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 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...
by Teresa Rochester | Dec 13, 2024 | All
Don’t let the winter storm that’s bringing high winds, rain, potential flooding and snow to Northern California, put a damper on your travel plans. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages you to take steps to prepare before you head...
by Davina Mapes | Dec 13, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO, CA – In an effort to enhance California’s resilience against natural disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) hosted a two-day Hazard Mitigation Summit with more than 40 presenters and subject matter experts to facilitate...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 10, 2024 | All
Mientras California lucha contra las llamas del incendio intensificado por las fuertes ráfagas de viento, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) está coordinando con el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California y con...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 10, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support the state’s response to the Franklin Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the...
by Davina Mapes | Dec 10, 2024 | 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 Chris Dargan | Dec 8, 2024 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has approved the prepositioning of firefighting resources in Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties in response to Red Flag Warnings and critical fire weather conditions forecasted to...
by Diana Ibrahim | Dec 5, 2024 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties to support the emergency response to this morning’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The Governor was briefed on the earthquake earlier today by state emergency...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 4, 2024 | All
This week, Cal OES welcomes you to learn more about Robert Sean Powers, who joined Cal OES in December 2022 as the Deputy Logistics Chief for the State Operations Center (SOC). Since his arrival, Sean has made an immediate and significant impact, demonstrating...
by Diana Ibrahim | Dec 3, 2024 | All
Recently, California communities across the state have been experiencing earthquakes, which is a good reminder for everyone to be prepared when shaking starts. Recently, Californians have experienced a handful of earthquakes in El Centro, Corona, Malibu, Ojai, Salinas...
by Davina Mapes | Nov 27, 2024 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is announcing key initiatives to enhance accessibility to vital hazard mitigation information for all Californians. In an effort to increase the state’s resiliency, Cal OES is now providing webinar...
by Diana Ibrahim | Nov 24, 2024 | All
In partnership with Sacramento County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opens a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for the Apartment Fire at the North Highland Community Center on Sunday, November 24 for ONE DAY ONLY. LACs are activated...
by Teresa Rochester | Nov 22, 2024 | All
With an atmospheric river producing strong winds, heavy rain and snowfall in Northern California ahead of the first travel weekend of the holiday season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages those who plan to travel to take steps...
by Diana Ibrahim | Nov 22, 2024 | All
In partnership with Ventura County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opens a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for the Mountain Fire at the Ventura County Office of Education Conference & Education Services Center on Thursday, November...
by Davina Mapes | Nov 21, 2024 | All
As an atmospheric river continues to move into Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is expanding resource prepositioning efforts to threatened areas across the North. The decision comes after updated weather reports...
by Lori Fowler | Nov 21, 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 Chris Dargan | Nov 20, 2024 | All
As the heavy rain arrives, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced that it is expanding resource prepositioning efforts to additional counties across the state. The decision comes after updated weather reports indicate a...
