News and updates from Cal OES
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,...
California Approves Additional Firefighting Resources to Six 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 Sierra, Tehama, Plumas, Glenn, Lake and Colusa counties to strengthen local response...
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...
Governor Newsom proclaims State of Emergency in Calaveras County for the Gann Fire response
California’s emergency response system is being mobilized for Calaveras County What you need to know: The proclamation enables the state to further support local response efforts, protect public health, and coordinate resources as firefighters continue working to...
California Answers the Call: Supporting Wildfire Response Across the Pacific Northwest
Disasters don’t stop at borders. Through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, California is once again standing alongside neighboring states to help protect lives and communities...