Governor Newsom announces new funding for nonprofits and faith-based groups following San Diego mosque shooting
California totals $300 million in safety investments to help protect nonprofits and faith-based organizations from hate and violence since 2015 What you need to know: California is awarding $80 million in funding to 343 nonprofit...
Governor Newsom secures Presidential Emergency Declaration approval for Orange County hazmat response
What you need to know: Governor Newsom has secured federal assistance to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where more than 785 state and local emergency personnel continue working around the clock to protect impacted communities...
California mobilizes 785+ emergency personnel in Orange County hazmat response
What you need to know: What you need to know: California has mobilized more than 785 state and local first responders and emergency personnel working around the clock — including highly specialized hazardous materials experts — to support Orange...
Governor Newsom submits request to President Trump for emergency declaration to support response efforts in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a request submitted last night for an Emergency Declaration to President Donald Trump to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where state and local officials are actively...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Orange County in response to ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove, makes additional shelter sites available
SACRAMENTO — Taking proactive steps to protect Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a state of emergency proclamation for Orange County as the state continues to assist in local response efforts following a hazardous chemical incident...
Community Resources for Garden Grove Hazmat Incident
As Orange County and local officials respond in unified command, residents of Garden Grove and the affected areas can find useful information and resources at the following links and phone numbers. Evacuation Information: All evacuation orders...
California is stepping up by deploying more than 2,800 personnel and equipment to fight wildfires in the state
What you need to know: More than 2,800 state and local personnel and equipment, including firefighters, fire engines, dozers, helicopters, and support personnel have been deployed statewide to support firefighting efforts across Southern...
Governor Newsom expands access to life-saving CalHeatScore, a cutting-edge tool to keep Californians safe during extreme heat
With hotter days upon us, CalHeatScore’s new API provides live data and resources that give early warning to users What you need to know: During National Heat Safety Week and in advance of the Memorial Day holiday, California is taking action....
Albergues Disponibles para Comunidades Impactadas por los Incendios de Mediados de Mayo 2026
Albergues están disponibles para las comunidades afectadas por los incendios de mediados de mayo de 2026. Para más detalles, comunícate con las autoridades locales. Para información sobre refugios para animales, comunícate con las autoridades...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by the 2026 Mid-May Fires
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) Shelters are available for communities impacted by the 2026 Mid-May Fires. For specific shelter operation details, please contact local...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Bain Fire in Riverside County
What you need to know: California secured federal firefighting funds to help suppress the Bain Fire as evacuation orders are underway in Riverside County. JURUPA VALLEY — Working closely with local and state partners to support efforts responding...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by the Sandy Fire
Shelters are available for communities impacted by the Sandy Fire. For details, please contact local officials. For animal shelters, please contact your local authorities. As of May 19, 2026, the following shelters are open: Shelter Type County...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Sandy Fire in Ventura County
What you need to know: California secured federal firefighting funds to help suppress the Sandy Fire as evacuation orders are underway in Ventura County. VENTURA — Moving swiftly to support local and state response efforts to the Sandy Fire,...
Governor Newsom prepositions firefighting resources to San Joaquin, Glenn, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties ahead of critical fire weather and moderate heat
What you need to know: Governor Newsom directs Cal OES to preposition firefighting personnel and equipment in anticipation of critical fire weather to ensure assets are in place to respond quickly to new fires. SACRAMENTO – At the direction of...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Patti Tran Orozco
Severe weather conditions such as snowstorms, wildfires, and floods have become more frequent and intense across California. This means our response coordination is more important than ever. To strengthen community response efforts, the California...