Storm Season Safety
As cooler, wetter months bring new interrelated challenges to our state, like floods, wind, power outages, mudslides, deep snow and cold temperatures, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking action to protect all...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Sahana Sarkar
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 Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by the 2026 Mid-February Storms
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local partners to ensure communities impacted by the 2026 Mid-February Storms have access to shelters and vital...
Emergency Resources Prepositioned Ahead of State-wide Storm
With the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding throughout the state over the next week, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is prepositioning fire and rescue personnel and resources in areas most at risk for...
Federal Assistance Available: SBA Offers Low Interest Disaster Loans for Late 2025 December Storm
Economic injury loans available for small businesses and private nonprofits Low interest disaster loans are available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations to offset economic losses from the 2025 late December Storm, between Dec....
Federal Assistance Available: SBA Offering Low Interest Disaster Loans for Late 2025 December Storm
Federal assistance is available for Californians affected by the Late 2025 December Storm Low interest disaster loans are available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the Late...
Governor Newsom announces major expansion of mortgage relief program, with a four-fold increase in payments to survivors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 12, 2026 Governor's Press Office: (916) 445-4571 What you need to know: Disaster-affected homeowners now qualify for one year of mortgage relief through Governor Newsom’s expansion of the state’s CalAssist...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series- Omar Ochoa
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 Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
Federal Assistance Available: SBA Offering Low Interest Disaster Loans for 2026 early January storm, tidal flooding and King Tides
Federal assistance is available for Californians affected by the 2026 Early January Storm, Tidal Flooding and King Tides. Low interest disaster loans are available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and...
Governor Newsom welcomes the world to Super Bowl LX
SACRAMENTO – As California prepares to host Super Bowl LX, Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomes fans from across the globe to the Bay Area as the state fully mobilizes to support a safe, secure, and successful event for all. Working with local...
Cal OES coordinates and manages multi-jurisdictional response team ahead of Big Game
As Californians and visitors from around the world descend upon the San Francisco Bay Area this week for Super Bowl LX, safety, security and preparation are priorities for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). In...
ICYMI – New gun safety tool announced to protect Californians, continue nation-leading efforts
In an effort to reinforce California’s continued leadership in protecting public safety, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday a new gun safety tool to help Californians find clear, local guidance on how to file gun violence protection orders...
Large Event Safety
From the NFL Super Bowl Fan Experience in San Francisco to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, hundreds of thousands of visitors and residents are expected to turn out for festivities around the Bay Area this week. These events require a...
Be Prepared: Creating an Emergency Food Supply
Whether you’re re-stocking your go-bag, or creating your family’s first stay box, having a three-day supply of shelf-stable food, at the minimum, is an essential component of being prepared for a disaster or emergency. When earthquakes,...
California Is Taking Action to Strengthen Cybersecurity with Grant Program
Californians use digital services every day. From paying bills online, enrolling children in school, or accessing emergency services, state and local governments run the systems behind all of this. These systems store sensitive information and...