Power Outage Preparedness
As summer continues to bring high heat and dry conditions to much of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you and your family to be prepared if the power goes out. Preparing for a Power Outage Here...
California Continues to Preposition Firefighting Resources Ahead of Elevated Fire Weather
As elevated fire weather conditions continue across California, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has prepositioned firefighting resources to Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties to strengthen local...
Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters to support wildfire efforts in Oregon
What you need to know: California is deploying 10 CAL FIRE firefighters in critical leadership positions to help Oregon fight the over 2,656-acre East Evans Creek Fire. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is deploying...
As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign
With elevated fire risk testing the state this week, the campaign builds on record investment in wildfire prevention and readiness What you need to know: California is launching the One Less Spark campaign, a statewide public awareness effort aimed...
California Deploys Additional Personnel to Support Colorado Response and Recovery Efforts
California is once again answering the call to help communities in need by deploying one Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and three mass care and shelter operations...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Corinne Barbee
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...
Governor Newsom announces $12.5 million in community emergency preparedness to help Californians get “Ready” for the next disaster
Grants expand disaster readiness for California’s most vulnerable communities as federal cuts threaten local programs What you need to know: Since the beginning of the Newsom administration, California has invested $100 million toward supporting...
Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Still Available for Los Angeles County Wildfire Survivors
The July 9, 2026, deadline has been extended to July 9, 2027, for qualified homeowners and to October 9, 2026, for renters working toward permanent, safe housing following the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires. If you still...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Many Matches. Zero Tolerance for Exploitation
Human trafficking is a global crime that affects millions of people and can occur anywhere, at any time, including major sporting events. While sporting events do not cause trafficking, they bring large numbers of fans and visitors that increases...
Community Resources for Garden Grove Hazmat Incident
Cal OES remains engaged with local, state, and federal partners to support ongoing recovery efforts in the City of Garden Grove following last month’s chemical incident. Protecting public health and safety continues to guide recovery operations,...
Cal OES prepositions firefighting resources ahead of Red Flag Warning fire weather in Southern California
Hot, windy and dry weather is currently sweeping through Southern California. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning through Saturday, June 27 at 11 p.m., for a wide portion of the Pacific Southwest, including areas of San...
California’s earthquake warning system notified over one million people ahead of Northern California quake
Even as Trump undermines disaster readiness, California’s investments in first-in-the-nation early warning system are delivering for residents What you need to know: California’s Earthquake Early Warning System delivered advance alerts to more than...
Governor Newsom welcomes FEMA extension to help Los Angeles fire survivors continue recovery
What you need to know: Following advocacy from Governor Newsom, the California Congressional delegation, local leaders, and community partners, FEMA has approved an extension of critical disaster assistance for Los Angeles fire survivors, ensuring...
Governor Newsom proclaims State of Emergency in Los Angeles for the Boyle Heights fire response
California predeploys public health and emergency resources, including 5.5 million N95 masks What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency for Los Angeles County in response to the ongoing warehouse fire in the...
California prepositions resources in anticipation of elevated fire threat in Sierra and Plumas counties
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved the prepositioning of resources in Sierra County from June 18 through June 20, 2026, in response to the Fire Weather Watch, paired with potential dry lightning starting...