by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 16, 2025 | All
As Los Angeles recovers from wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the state, federal and local partners to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital services. For specific shelter...
by Corbin Farias | Feb 15, 2025 | All
As of February 14, students from eight schools that were damaged or destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires have resumed instruction in-person or online. In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-6-25, the Interagency Schools Task Force worked to...
by Corbin Farias | Feb 14, 2025 | All
During heavy rain events, stay vigilant in burn scar areas The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is geared up to address any potential hazards, such as mudslides, debris flows and other incidents triggered by excessive precipitation. The...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Feb 14, 2025 | All
Governor Newsom issues emergency proclamation to help Santa Cruz recover from destructive winter storms SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Santa Cruz County to assist in recovery from the December 2024 winter storm that...
by Corbin Farias | Feb 14, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES, CA – As heavy rains threaten Eaton and Palisades burn scar areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Watershed and Debris Flow Task Force has proactively placed 630,250 feet of critical watershed protection materials...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 14, 2025 | All
With wet weather forecasted in the coming days, heavy rain is expected in Del Norte County in the far northwestern part of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians to be prepared. In particular, flooding is...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 13, 2025 | All
*LA ACTUALIZACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL LA ENCONTRÁS DESPUÉS DE LA VERSIÓN EN INGLÉS As another round of winter weather is expected to impact many parts of California with potentially heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding, the California Governor’s Office of...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 12, 2025 | All
*LA ACTUALIZACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL LA ENCONTRÁS DESPUÉS DE LA VERSIÓN EN INGLÉS As another round of winter weather is expected to impact many parts of California with potentially heavy rain and an increased risk of flooding, the California Governor’s Office of...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 11, 2025 | All
As the state braces for wet weather arriving this week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding people about the dangers of mudslides and debris flows in burn scar areas. The National Weather Service is forecasting significant...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 11, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – With another significant winter storm system expected to reach California later this week, work continues statewide to ensure communities impacted by recent wildfires – including the firestorms in Los Angeles – are protected. To prepare for this storm,...
by Teresa Rochester | Feb 10, 2025 | All
With another storm system expected to reach California later this week, work continues statewide to ensure communities impacted by the recent wildfires, including the firestorms in Los Angeles, are protected. At Governor Gavin Newsom’s directive, the Cal OES Watershed...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 8, 2025 | All
The state’s largest watershed protection mission reached 80% completion today. Working quickly to protect hazardous runoff from entering waterways, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) mission-tasked over 500 state personnel to place...
by Shawn Boyd | Feb 7, 2025 | Cal OES Blog
The hurricane-force firestorm that ravaged areas of Los Angeles this January was historic in size and scope. It required an equally impressive response and recovery effort. As the state’s leadership hub during all major disasters and emergencies, the Governor’s Office...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 7, 2025 | All
La tormenta de fuego con fuerza de huracán que asoló áreas de Los Ángeles en enero fue histórica en tamaño y alcance. Requirió un esfuerzo de respuesta y recuperación igualmente impresionante. Como centro de liderazgo del estado durante todos los desastres y...
by Davina Mapes | Feb 6, 2025 | All
OVERVIEW After a wildfire, the ash and debris from burned structures contain toxic materials that can potentially runoff into our watershed (creeks, rivers, and waterways) when rainy weather arrives. Toxic materials can result from burned household cleaning products,...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 4, 2025 | All
With the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding throughout many parts of Northern California and rain forecasted for Southern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Feb 2, 2025 | All
As a series of storms move through northern California, Cal OES continues to monitor the weather around the clock for possible impacts to communities and reminds all Californians to stay prepared for possible flooding. Sandbags can reduce the risk of damage to...
by Diana Ibrahim | Feb 1, 2025 | All
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the County of Los Angeles along with other state and local partners, have opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Los Angeles County. California has...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 31, 2025 | All
As an atmospheric river continues to move into Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned swift water rescue teams and local Government...
by Davina Mapes | Jan 30, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – With an atmospheric river expected to arrive in Northern California this weekend, California is pre-deploying resources – including thousands of personnel – to help protect communities from storm impacts. Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the Governor’s...
by Shawn Boyd | Jan 26, 2025 | Cal OES Blog
California’s largest watershed protection mission in the hurricane-force firestorm’s burn scars is underway, with more than 400 personnel mobilized through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Ash and debris from structures burned...
by Michael Traum | Jan 25, 2025 | All
With thunderstorms and widespread rainfall in the forecast for Southern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources near burn scar areas. Prepositioned resources include fire engines,...
by Michael Traum | Jan 20, 2025 | All
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday reminded the residents of Southern California to be vigilant amid wind conditions that threaten to start more fires. The National Weather Service forecasts a “particularly dangerous situation” in Southern California and high winds in...
by Shawn Boyd | Jan 19, 2025 | All
With ongoing vigilance to quickly act to protect Californians, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is prepositioning resources in advance of forecast fire weather conditions in several Southern California counties. A wind advisory...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 18, 2025 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) announced Saturday that Los Angeles area residents looking for information about when they are allowed to return to their homes have access to new tools that easily track when evacuation orders and...
by Corbin Farias | Jan 17, 2025 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced Friday it has made a direct request to FEMA to support debris removal on private properties for the Los Angeles wildfires. Debris removal will follow immediately behind the US EPA teams currently...
by Alyson Hanner | Jan 16, 2025 | Cal OES Press Releases
Wildfire survivors in California who lost important documents may need replacements to apply for services and help rebuild their lives. This guide provides links and contacts to replace these important documents—all of the organizations listed below offer online...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 15, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to allow expert federal hazmat crews to start cleaning up properties. This is a key step to getting people back to their properties safely and rebuilding. LOS ANGELES — Expediting clean up from...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 14, 2025 | All
LOS ANGELES – Building on Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to direct fast action to clear debris, federal and state debris removal teams are pre-positioned on standby to immediately move into Los Angeles areas devastated by the hurricane-force firestorm, once...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 12, 2025 | All
As California endures wildfires fueled by high winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 11, 2025 | All
As California endures wildfires fueled by high winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 10, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom announced Los Angeles area wildfire survivors are able to apply for federal assistance today. The state also launched a new website – CA.gov/LAfires – to support survivors. LOS ANGELES – Continuing the support to California...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 10, 2025 | All
As California endures wildfires fueled by high wind activity, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 9, 2025 | All
As California endures wildfires fueled by high wind activity, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to...
by Davina Mapes | Jan 8, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – As California rapidly responds to active, rapidly evolving wildfires in Southern California caused by dangerous winds and dry conditions, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that more than 7,500 firefighting and emergency personnel have been deployed to...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 8, 2025 | All
What you need to know: The Major Disaster Declaration approved today by the President supports ongoing response efforts to the Los Angeles fires. SANTA MONICA – President Biden has quickly approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 8, 2025 | All
As California endures wildfires fueled by high wind activity, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 8, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced late Tuesday and early Wednesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the...
by Diana Ibrahim | Jan 8, 2025 | All
Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission is meeting on Thursday, January 9 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety...
by Davina Mapes | Jan 7, 2025 | All
PACIFIC PALISADES – While on the ground in Pacific Palisades, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a commitment for additional resources approved by the federal government to assist in battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County....
by Davina Mapes | Jan 6, 2025 | All
Acting quickly to protect Californians, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is prepositioning resources in advance of forecast fire weather conditions in several Southern California counties. A wind advisory indicating extreme fire conditions is...
by Davina Mapes | Jan 6, 2025 | All
Improving and enhancing local agencies’ capabilities through grant funding is one of the most important missions of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Cal OES is investing in homeland security, emergency preparedness and community...
by Davina Mapes | Jan 4, 2025 | All
When resources like fire engines or swift water search and rescue teams are strategically placed before an incident, it allows local fire departments and firefighters to respond more rapidly when time is critical. In the emergency management world, that’s called...
by Davina Mapes | Jan 2, 2025 | All
Disasters can cause stress and leave survivors in vulnerable conditions. Unfortunately, this can become a prime opportunity for scammers to attack. After a disaster, con artists, or other criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or...
by Chris Dargan | Dec 27, 2024 | All
Aiming to enhance the state’s resilience against cyber threats, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced $22,663,470 in cybersecurity grant funding to protect local governments, school districts, special districts, and...
by Shawn Boyd | Dec 24, 2024 | Cal OES Blog
Flexible Assistance for Survivors Pilot Program Launches SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is announcing the release of a competitive funding opportunity to assist victims/survivors of crime. The new program, Flexible...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 20, 2024 | All
ANTES DE LA TORMENTA La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) trabaja con autoridades locales para brindar los recursos necesarios para que los californianos se preparen para una tormenta y sepan que hacer durante el desarrollo de...
by Davina Mapes | Dec 18, 2024 | 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 Diana Ibrahim | Dec 17, 2024 | All
Earthquake Early Warning app, which notified more than 500,000 people following two recent earthquakes, is now available on laptops and tablets SACRAMENTO – Following two major earthquakes that shook California during the last two weeks, the California...
by Lori Fowler | Dec 16, 2024 | All
In partnership with Los Angeles County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opens a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to support households impacted by the Franklin Fire at the Malibu City Hall on Tuesday, December 17 for ONE DAY ONLY. LACs...
