Cooling Centers and Resources
High temperatures are forecast to impact Californians across the state, with some areas experiencing significantly higher-than-average conditions. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to visit their county’s...
Swift Water Safety: Take Precautions to Stay Safe
As Californians across the state experience warmer weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds everyone about the importance of being swift-water safe. Melting snow flowing into waterways can add to the volume...
Critical Infrastructure Vital in Keeping Californians Safe
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ (Cal OES) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Unit helps protect California’s network of physical and virtual systems that keep our society running. Examples of critical infrastructure...
Be Mindful of Vulnerable Communities When Temperatures Rise
As California heads into unseasonably warm temperatures, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds everyone that certain populations are at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses, including people with access and...
Stay Hydrated: Tips and Tricks for Warmer Weather
With the weather starting to warm up across California, it’s important to stay mindful of your hydration. As temperatures rise, your body loses water more quickly, especially during outdoor work or physical activity. Staying hydrated helps you...
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...
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...
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...