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...
Shelter Information for 2026 August Statewide Fires – Gann Fire
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 vital services. Gann Fire For details about evacuation,...
Governor Newsom secures federal assistance to support response to Gann Fire in Calaveras County
What you need to know: Governor Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help suppress the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support local and state response efforts...
Tips to beat the heat
Temperatures are climbing into the triple digits. Cal OES reminds you to take steps to stay safe in the heat. As hot weather continues, here are a few simple tips you can use every day to help beat the heat and protect yourself. Be sure to keep cool Find a place to...
Governor Newsom announced the deployment of additional firefighting resources and specialized personnel to Washington and Oregon
California is stepping up across the West to help our neighbors to battle historic wildfires What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, California is deploying more firefighters and resources to both Oregon and Washington, helping our fellow...
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...