by Harika Maddala | Oct 8, 2025 | All
Catch a Seismic Ride Rolling into a City Near You! Cal OES is kicking off the Great California ShakeOut Tour with 4 stops in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Then join us in practicing Drop/Lock, Cover and Hold On, statewide on October 16 at...
by Kayla Gibbons | Oct 8, 2025 | All, Cal OES Press Releases, Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2025 CONTACT: media@caloes.ca.gov Public invited to learn from experts and experience an earthquake simulator MATHER, CA – Building upon California’s leadership to implement a first-in-the-nation earthquake alert system and...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 7, 2025 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
Dado que la demanda de servicios presenciales para los afectados por los incendios de Eaton y Palisades ha disminuido, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) y la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) pondrán fin a...
by Jon Deutsch | Oct 7, 2025 | Cal OES Blog
As the demand for in-person services for the Eaton and Palisades fires has decreased over time, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) will end in-person presence at 5 p.m. on October 17,...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 7, 2025 | All
The Fall season have the potential to bring heavy wind, rain, snow and other impacts. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to be aware and prepared for this time of the year. Now is the time to make sure our families and...
by Michael Traum | Oct 6, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of multiple personnel to Arizona and Puerto Rico in response to multiple hazards. This deployment includes two logistics experts from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to...
by Susanna Gonzalez | Oct 2, 2025 | All
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...
by Susanna Gonzalez | Oct 2, 2025 | All
Federal assistance is now available for survivors of the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire. Low interest disaster loans are now available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the fires from September...
by Harika Maddala | Oct 1, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO — With the federal government shut down by Trump and Republicans, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted one impact that could threaten the safety of communities across the state: disaster preparedness, response and recovery. As of this morning, the Trump...
by Sonal Aujla | Oct 1, 2025 | Cal OES Blog
Data breaches, malware, phishing, and social engineering are not just words, but examples of cyber threats that could compromise vital services fundamental to our daily lives. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), along with its California...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 1, 2025 | All
Tras el mes nacional de preparación, este primero de octubre se pone en marcha otro periodo de concientización. En esta ocasión, se trata del Mes Nacional de concientizacion sobre Seguridad cibernética y por ello, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador...
by Kayla Gibbons | Sep 30, 2025 | All
Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month. As the month comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the key information Cal OES has shared along the way. It is important for Californians to take protective steps before a...
by Shawn Boyd | Sep 22, 2025 | Allied Agency News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 22, 2025 Governor’s Press Office: (916) 445-4571 What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed into law legislation to help homeowners affected by the Los Angeles fires receive mortgage relief. LOS ANGELES —...
by Harika Maddala | Sep 22, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties to assist in recovery from the recent TCU Lightning Complex Fires that burned over 13,000 acres and destroyed or damaged over 100 structures and homes,...
by Shawn Boyd | Sep 22, 2025 | All, Allied Agency News
30 affordable housing projects to create more than 2,000 homes across California FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 22, 2025 Governor’s Press Office: (916) 445-4571 What you need to know: California is continuing to advance Governor Newsom’s strategy to...
by Teresa Rochester | Sep 18, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has predeployed resources throughout the state and is closely monitoring weather conditions that bring the potential for localized heavy rain, dry lightning, and gusty winds that could spark new...
by Kayla Gibbons | Sep 18, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 2025 as “Preparedness Month.” The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION This year began with some of the most destructive fires California’s...
by Kayla Gibbons | Sep 17, 2025 | All
California vs Hate continues to see demand for support People sought additional assistance in over two-thirds of hate reports SACRAMENTO – The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today released new statistics demonstrating ongoing demand for support and resources...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 17, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Newsom’s reforms and strengthening of California’s mental health support systems are well underway, with billions of voter-approved Proposition 1 funding being distributed to communities throughout California, including Oakland, Los...
by Jon Deutsch | Sep 16, 2025 | All
Las empresas y organizaciones no lucrativas afectadas por los incendios forestales de Los Ángeles podrían ser elegibles para obtener hasta $2 millones en préstamos federales por desastre a bajo interés a través de la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA) de EE....
by Jon Deutsch | Sep 16, 2025 | All
Businesses and nonprofit organizations affected by the Los Angeles wildfires may be eligible for up to $2 million in low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The application deadline is October 8, 2025. The Economic...
by Corbin Farias | Sep 15, 2025 | All
September is National Preparedness Month. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges all Californians to take steps to keep them and their loved ones safe in the event of an emergency. California college students may live in towns where...
by Sonal Aujla | Sep 12, 2025 | All
Floods, lightning strikes, fires and poor air quality are not just random words but a series of weather events that Californians have experienced in only the past two weeks. While the cooler temperatures help with fires, and they allow us to enjoy a variety of outdoor...
by Davina Mapes | Sep 10, 2025 | All
School is back in session, and here at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), we’re excited to join in on the back-to-school buzz. You might be wondering — what does Cal OES have to do with schools? A lot, actually! If you haven’t already...
by Davina Mapes | Sep 10, 2025 | All
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...
by Susanna Gonzalez | Sep 9, 2025 | All
En colaboración con el condado Tuolumne, la Oficina del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) está apoyando a un Centro de Asistencia Local (LAC por sus siglas en inglés) para el incendio TCU September Lightning Complex/6-5 Fire, Septiembre 13 y 14. Este centro está...
by Teresa Rochester | Sep 9, 2025 | All
In partnership with Tuolumne County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is supporting a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for the TCU September Lighting Complex/6-5 Fire, September 13 and September 14. A LAC is opened to support residents and...
by Corbin Farias | Sep 7, 2025 | All
September is National Preparedness Month, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to ensure all Californians, including individuals with access and functional needs (AFN) (i.e. people with disabilities, older adults, children,...
by Susanna Gonzalez | Sep 6, 2025 | All
Advertencia de Evacuación vs. Orden de Evacuación Ya sea una tormenta severa, inundación, terremoto, incendio de maleza u otra emergencia, es importante reconocer la diferencia entre una advertencia y orden de evacuación. En un momento de crisis, esto puede ser algo...
by Kayla Gibbons | Sep 6, 2025 | All
Whether it’s a serious storm, flood, earthquake, wildfire, or other emergency, it is important to understand the difference between an evacuation warning and an evacuation order. In times of crisis, it can be confusing. The California Office of Emergency...
by Chris Dargan | Sep 4, 2025 | All
What you need to know: State and local leaders throughout California are applauding Governor Newsom’s announcement of a new statewide task force to aggressively prioritize and deploy California’s comprehensive network of services to quickly remove encampments on state...
by Susanna Gonzalez | Sep 4, 2025 | en Español
Experimentar un desastre, puede causar confusión y ser estresante. Puede impedir tu habilidad al tomar una decisión, y posiblemente comprometer tu seguridad, y la de tus seres queridos. El planificar es lo más importante de la preparación. Creando un plan de...
by Teresa Rochester | Sep 4, 2025 | All
Experiencing a disaster can be disorienting and stressful. It can impair your decision-making ability and possibly compromise the safety of you and your loved ones. Planning is at the heart of preparedness. Protect yourself and your family by creating a family...
by Kayla Gibbons | Sep 2, 2025 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to start preparing now to reduce the stress caused by an emergency. A go-bag contains some essential items you may need in case you need to evacuate your home in a hurry. Pack...
by Teresa Rochester | Sep 2, 2025 | All
What you need to know: The state will predeploy firefighting resources in five counties ahead of dangerous fire weather conditions. This comes in addition to California’s Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, which remains available for emergency response support...
by Corbin Farias | Sep 1, 2025 | All
Recognized annually, National Preparedness Month is a reminder to all Californians to take measures to keep you and your loved ones safe when disaster strikes. Here in California, we’re no strangers to natural disasters whether it’s a wildfire or an earthquake, winter...
by Teresa Rochester | Aug 29, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Newsom is announcing the SAFE Task Force to aggressively prioritize and deploy California’s comprehensive network of services to quickly remove encampments on state rights-of-way and help connect people with wrap-around supportive...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Aug 26, 2025 | All
Signing up for emergency alerts provides essential time and information ahead of a disaster, as well as updated guidance during, to help ensure the safety of you and your family during an emergency. Every California county offers free emergency alerts to support...
by Corbin Farias | Aug 25, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of five fire engines to Trinity County ahead of expected high temperatures, low humidity, and dry lightning. This...
by Lori Fowler | Aug 24, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of eight additional fire engines and three additional water tenders to Placer and Calavares counties through...
by Davina Mapes | Aug 22, 2025 | All
What you need to know: The state continues to take action to protect communities during extreme heat and fire weather conditions. In just the last 24 hours, CAL FIRE aircraft have flown more than 175 hours combined in an aggressive statewide response to several fires....
by Teresa Rochester | Aug 22, 2025 | All
As high temperatures impact Californians across the state, many regions will be experiencing triple-digit weather in the coming days. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to visit their county’s community services pages for...
by Teresa Rochester | Aug 22, 2025 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to preposition fire engines, dozers, water tenders, helicopters and personnel in central and southern California amid elevated heat and critical fire weather conditions in coastal...
by Teresa Rochester | Aug 22, 2025 | All
With temperatures dangerously high in much of California, staying hydrated is crucial to your health, particularly if you spend time outdoors. Extreme heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in California. Drinking plenty of fluids helps prevent...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Aug 21, 2025 | All
The National Weather Service defines a heat event is as a forecast with a high risk for heat illness and fire danger across California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds you the importance of being prepared and to remember that...
by Corbin Farias | Aug 21, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Inyo County. This is on top of resources predeployed earlier this week to...
by Davina Mapes | Aug 21, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. This is on top of resources...
by Lori Fowler | Aug 20, 2025 | All
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...
by Teresa Rochester | Aug 20, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Newsom directed the state to continue taking actions ahead of extreme heat and fire weather conditions anticipated to impact much of California through the weekend. SACRAMENTO – Building off the state’s predeployment of firefighting...
by Corbin Farias | Aug 20, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Los Angeles, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino Counties. This is...
