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...

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 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 –...

  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...

                      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...

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...

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...

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...

What you need to know: One year after the LA fires, California has deployed new firefighting equipment and cutting-edge technology—assigning five Type-6 fire engines to Los Angeles, expanding the world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet, and...

State collaborates with local partners to accelerate rebuilding and meet needs What you need to know: California continues to help survivors by building on efforts that have accelerated recovery and supported communities — working with...

In partnership with San Bernardino County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is supporting the opening of a Local Assistance Center (LAC) on January 8 in response to the 2025 late December Storms. The LAC will provide...

King tides are expected to roll back into California, bringing high surf, strong rip currents and a threat of minor to moderate coastal flooding in some areas this week. According to the National Ocean Service, a king tide is a non-scientific term...

SACRAMENTO – With another round of strong winter storms forecast to arrive over the New Year’s holiday, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state is taking proactive steps to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions across...