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  Effective coordination is critical to maintaining control and protecting lives, especially in emergency response operations. In California, that need for unity led to the creation of FIRESCOPE (FIrefighting RESources of California Organized for Potential... Read MoreRead more about Where coordination meets the crisis: Fire service leaders convene for first FIRESCOPE meeting of the year

The FEMA logo and the Cal OES logo sit next to each other on a white rectangular background. Read more about Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Still Available for LA Survivors

Survivors of the 2025 LA Wildfires are encouraged to check back in with FEMA and request rental assistance or repair funds if their insurance Additional Living Expenses (ALE) have run out, or if they have received final insurance settlements and still have unmet... Read MoreRead more about Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Still Available for LA Survivors

Read more about Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series- Isamar Garcia

                      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... Read MoreRead more about Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series- Isamar Garcia

Read more about California State Warning Center Mobile Command Unit Is Now Operational

Focusing on operational continuity, the California State Warning Center (CSWC) Mobile Command Unit (MCU) adds capacity to Cal OES to ensure the safety of all Californians during emergencies. The 53-foot MCU can accommodate up to fourteen staff and features cellular... Read MoreRead more about California State Warning Center Mobile Command Unit Is Now Operational

A year after the LA Fires Cal OES reflects on a year of resilience Read more about A Year After the LA Fires: Pacific Palisades and Altadena Communities Recover

One year ago, the Palisades and Eaton Fires burned more than 38,000 acres and destroyed over 16,000 structures across Southern California communities. When 80-100 mph hurricane-level offshore winds fueled fast-moving firestorms across Southern California, the Newsom... Read MoreRead more about A Year After the LA Fires: Pacific Palisades and Altadena Communities Recover