News and updates from Cal OES
Cooling Centers and Resources
High temperatures are impacting Californians across the state, with some areas experiencing significantly higher-than-average conditions. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to visit their county’s community services pages for...
California Approves Additional Firefighting Resources to Nine Counties Ahead of Heat and Fire Weather
As elevated fire weather conditions continue across California, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has prepositioned additional firefighting resources to Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Inyo, Kings, El Dorado, Fresno, Riverside, Mono, and...
California mobilizes to protect communities as summer heat builds across the West
What you need to know: California is mobilizing resources to help protect Californians from extreme heat and wildfire risk, as climate change drives longer, more intense fire seasons across the West. Fire crews and equipment have been prepositioned in Los Angeles, San...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Adam Joseph
The frequency and intensity of emergencies across California continue to grow, from wildfires and floods to hazardous materials incidents. During these critical moments, having trained personnel on the ground to provide timely, coordinated support can make all the...
From the 2026 FIFA World Cup to LA28: California is ready
What you need to know: California’s 1,700 public safety personnel helped ensure no major public safety incidents across 14 World Cup matches in California. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated California's successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup,...