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...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series-Brian Doss
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 Pack Fire
Federal assistance is available for survivors of the Pack Fire. Low interest disaster loans are available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the fires from November 13, 2025 –...
Where coordination meets the crisis: Fire service leaders convene for first FIRESCOPE meeting of the year
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...
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...
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...
What is Human Trafficking? Raising awareness during January
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works to combat human trafficking and to support its survivors. Human trafficking is best described as the exploitation of another for...
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...
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...
New Year’s Storm Prepositioned Resources and Statewide Shelters
Through the Governor’s direction, Cal OES has prepositioned fire and rescue personnel and resources in Southern California, in areas most at risk for flooding, mud and debris flows. Data as of 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Prepositioned...