by Harika Maddala | Dec 17, 2025 | All
As cooler, wetter months bring new interrelated challenges to our state, like floods, wind, power outages, mudslides, deep snow and cold temperatures, the California Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking action to protect all California...
by Sonal Aujla | Dec 22, 2025 | All
What you need to know:Â State agencies and local partners continue to coordinate across California to advance preparedness and support response efforts as a series of atmospheric rivers bring heavy rain, snow, flooding threats, and high winds through the holiday week....
by Chris Dargan | Dec 22, 2025 | All
Data as of 8am, Monday, December 22, 2025: Prepositioned Resources: Local fire agencies identify when conditions in communities may require additional resources and submit requests to the state for support. The staging locations and response assignments are...
by Chris Dargan | Dec 22, 2025 | All
What you need to know: As California enters the peak of the winter storm season, Governor Gavin Newsom is expanding on a coordinated, statewide readiness effort, including Cal OES pre-deploying swiftwater and debris flow resources in nine counties to protect...
by Teresa Rochester | Dec 12, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Newsom visited the Los Angeles recovery area yesterday to visit with survivors and learn about efforts to help accelerate rebuilding, including two initiatives funded through LA Rises. The Governor also visited homes in progress,...
by Kayla Gibbons | Dec 11, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced the deployment of California fire and rescue resources to Washington state to support flood response efforts. SACRAMENTO â Due to ongoing severe flooding in Washington state, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the...
by Teresa Rochester | Dec 11, 2025 | All
Federal assistance is now available for survivors of the Pack 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 November 13, 2025 â December 4,...
by Teresa Rochester | Dec 10, 2025 | All
Ahead of the holiday season, the California Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages those who plan to travel to take steps now to be prepared. Know Before You Go Unpredictable weather can mean road conditions and routes are subject to change as...
by Davina Mapes | Dec 10, 2025 | All
Emergency declaration unlocks state resources for fire recovery SACRAMENTO â Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in Mono County to support ongoing recovery efforts for communities impacted by the Pack Fire. The fire ignited on November 13 near...
by Davina Mapes | Dec 8, 2025 | All
25 people housed in recently opened state-funded shelter What you need to know: The Governorâs SAFE Task Force conducted an encampment operation in Long Beach, helping shelter 25 people and 8 pets in a newly opened state-funded Homekey shelter. LONG BEACH â As...
by Davina Mapes | Dec 5, 2025 | All
What you need to know:Â California stands with the Stockton community amid the horrific mass shooting nearly one week ago. STOCKTONÂ â As the Stockton community continues to grapple with the horrific shooting that claimed the lives of four young Californians, Governor...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 3, 2025 | All
This week, Cal OES welcomes you to learn more about Daniel Martinez, Tribal Liaison with the Cal OES Office of Tribal Coordination. Daniel Martinez is the Northern California Tribal Liaison with the Cal OES Office of Tribal Coordination. He has been with Cal OES for...
by Teresa Rochester | Dec 1, 2025 | All
High winds can occur any time of year and the California Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants all Californians to be aware, be prepared and stay safe.âŻÂ Wind patterns can shift rapidly and unexpectedly, making it challenging for residents and...
by Susanna Gonzalez | Nov 27, 2025 | All
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends. But the preparation of a holiday dinner can create unexpected hazards. Even brief distractions in the kitchen can result in serious fires. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services...
by Sonal Aujla | Nov 25, 2025 | All
What happened in Tulare County five years ago is now shaping the ability of firefighters to respond to derailment incidents across the State. At around 6:30 a.m. on November 23, 2020, the Union Pacific southbound mixed freight train derailed with its six tank cars...
by Kayla Gibbons | Nov 20, 2025 | All
California continues to answer the call for assistance in other states. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) deployed two additional personnel to Alaska to assist with recovery operations for residents displaced by a series of catastrophic storms in...
by Davina Mapes | Nov 20, 2025 | All
With widespread rain in the forecast, the California Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians to take steps to stay safe. Storms can bring fast-changing and severe conditions. Stay informed, monitor local updates, and follow guidance...
by Kayla Gibbons | Nov 19, 2025 | All, Governor Press Releases
What you need to know: Governor Newsom is expediting recovery and rebuilding in Tuolumne County following the TCU Lightning Complex Fires. TUOLUMNE COUNTY â Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order expediting the removal and cleanup of debris and...
by Kayla Gibbons | Nov 19, 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 Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...
by Teresa Rochester | Nov 17, 2025 | All
In partnership with Mono County, the California Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is supporting a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for the Pack Fire, November 21. A LAC is opened to support residents and businesses that experienced disaster-related losses...
by Chris Dargan | Nov 14, 2025 | All
What you need to know:  As strong storms continue to impact the state, California has pre-deployed more resources and personnel to Riverside, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles counties to protect communities from potential impacts, particularly in burn scarred...
by Chris Dargan | Nov 13, 2025 | All
What you need to know: Ahead of strong winter storms and increased risk of flooding due to burn scars, Governor Newsom is announcing that the state is pre-deploying emergency resources and hundreds of personnel throughout Southern California. LOS ANGELES â As...
by Susanna Gonzalez | Nov 12, 2025 | All
As significant wet weather rolls across the state later this week, the California Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages residents to be aware of mudslides and debris flows, especially in burn scar areas. Prepare for Mudslides and Debris FlowsâŻ...
by Chris Dargan | Nov 10, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTOÂ â Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that two members from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) have been deployed to Alaska to assist with sheltering and recovery operations for residents displaced by a series of catastrophic storms in...
by Chris Dargan | Nov 7, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO â The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has taken action to support Napa County’s agricultural communities following the 2025 Pickett Fire by requesting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture designate Napa County as...
by Susanna Gonzalez | Nov 5, 2025 | All
Tras la llegada del rĂo atmosfĂ©rico la tarde de este martes y que trajo consigo fuertes vientos y mucha lluvia, el Servicio Nacional de MeteorologĂa informa que seguirĂĄ lloviendo jueves y viernes, principalmente en la costa norte de California, aunque enfatizĂł que la...
by Susanna Gonzalez | Nov 5, 2025 | All
As storms roll in across the state, the California Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding people about the dangers of mudslides and debris flows, especially in burn scar areas. The National Weather Service is forecasting significant rain...
by Susanna Gonzalez | Nov 4, 2025 | All
What you need to know:Â Governor Newsom pre-deployed emergency personnel and resources to Del Norte and Humboldt communities ahead of potential storm impacts. SACRAMENTO â As a significant storm moves through Northern California this week, Governor Gavin Newsom today...
by Shawn Boyd | Oct 31, 2025 | All, Cal OES Press Releases
Continuing to use California’s expertise to help communities across the world, today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of a highly trained Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team with unique international experience from Los Angeles to arrive in...
by Davina Mapes | Oct 31, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO — The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is now accepting applications for two separate grant programs, one state and one federal, that each help nonprofits bolster their safety and security. Applications for the...
by Sonal Aujla | Oct 29, 2025 | Cal OES Blog
Meet Vanessa Faur, Cyber Threat Analyst with Cal OESâs California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal CSIC), who actively works to reduce cyber-attacks and respond to threats when they happen. Cal-CSIC is the hub of the state governmentâs cybersecurity events,...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 28, 2025 | All
SACRAMENTO â With gusty, dry winds expected to develop in Southern California mid-week, Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the stateâs first responders to take early, proactive steps to protect communities. In advance of the coming weather, the California...
by Kayla Gibbons | Oct 24, 2025 | All, Governor Press Releases
What you need to know:Â Following successful recent actions in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Anaheim, Governor Gavin Newsomâs statewide State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) Task Force today announced removing homeless encampments on state property in...
by Teresa Rochester | Oct 23, 2025 | All
What You Need to Know: Building on the successful implementation of the pilot programs in Lake and San Diego counties, the California Wildfire Mitigation Program (CWMP) is now helping reduce wildfire risk in Shasta County while supporting hardworking families...
by Sonal Aujla | Oct 22, 2025 | All
What you need to know:Â Between July and September 2025, Californiaâs Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) conducted 17 multiagency operations across 15 counties, seizing and eradicating more than 66.5 tons of illegal cannabis valued at over $222 million....
by Harika Maddala | Oct 22, 2025 | All
What you need to know: California is expanding the CalAssist mortgage relief program to help more families in Los Angeles, and across the state, access the program. SACRAMENTO â Continuing its support for LA fire survivors, Governor Newsom announced today that the...
by Davina Mapes | Oct 21, 2025 | All
What You Need to Know: Building on the successful implementation of the pilot programs in Lake and San Diego counties, the California Wildfire Mitigation Program (CWMP) is now helping reduce wildfire risk in Shasta County while supporting hardworking families...
by Sonal Aujla | Oct 20, 2025 | Cal OES Blog
Extreme weather in California is no surprise. Flood Preparedness Week is a good time to remember to be prepared. Floods can be dangerous and can happen in every part of the state. Keep yourself and your family safe with the following tips: Create a Go-Bag and Stay...
by Sonal Aujla | Oct 20, 2025 | Cal OES Blog
Tips to protect yourself from phishing Have you ever received an email that looks legitimate but demands personal information? Or have you ever received phone calls from companies prompting you to share financial details? Have you ever scanned a QR code that directed...
by Teresa Rochester | Oct 16, 2025 | All
What you need to know: California broke ground on a new state-of-the-art regional emergency operations center in Southern California, which will be completed in late 2027. COSTA MESA â Building on Californiaâs world-class emergency management capabilities, today...
by Sonal Aujla | Oct 13, 2025 | Cal OES Blog
At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the preposition of mud and debris flow resources in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Santa Barbara counties starting Monday evening, October 13, 2025....
by Davina Mapes | Oct 10, 2025 | All
SAN BERNARDINOâ Governor Gavin Newsom today approved the prepositioning of fire and rescue resources in Imperial and San Bernardino counties in response to extreme weather conditions forecast to impact the areas starting Thursday, October 9, through Saturday, October...
by Jon Deutsch | Oct 9, 2025 | All
Survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires may be eager to begin the rebuilding process, but itâs important to move forward with caution. Homeowners can often fall for scams during this vulnerable time. Taking a few extra steps now can save you significant time,...
by Harika Maddala | Oct 8, 2025 | All
î 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 â Building upon Californiaâs leadership to implement a first-in-the-nation earthquake alert system and...
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 Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agencyâs (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 Governorâs 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 â 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 Governorâs 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 Governorâs 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...
