What you need to know: Governor Newsom visited the Los Angeles recovery area yesterday to visit with survivors and learn about efforts to help accelerate rebuilding, including two initiatives funded through LA Rises. The Governor also visited homes...

What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced the deployment of California fire and rescue resources to Washington state to support flood response efforts. SACRAMENTO – Due to ongoing severe flooding in Washington state, Governor Gavin Newsom...

Federal assistance is now available for survivors of the Pack Fire. Low interest disaster loans are now available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the fires from November 13,...

Ahead of the holiday season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages those who plan to travel to take steps now to be prepared. Know Before You Go Unpredictable weather can mean road conditions and routes are...

Emergency declaration unlocks state resources for fire recovery SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in Mono County to support ongoing recovery efforts for communities impacted by the Pack Fire. The fire ignited...

25 people housed in recently opened state-funded shelter  What you need to know: The Governor’s SAFE Task Force conducted an encampment operation in Long Beach, helping shelter 25 people and 8 pets in a newly opened state-funded Homekey shelter....

What you need to know: California stands with the Stockton community amid the horrific mass shooting nearly one week ago. STOCKTON – As the Stockton community continues to grapple with the horrific shooting that claimed the lives of four young...

This week, Cal OES welcomes you to learn more about Daniel Martinez, Tribal Liaison with the Cal OES Office of Tribal Coordination. Daniel Martinez is the Northern California Tribal Liaison with the Cal OES Office of Tribal Coordination. He has...

Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends. But the preparation of a holiday dinner can create unexpected hazards. Even brief distractions in the kitchen can result in serious fires. The California Governor's Office of...

What happened in Tulare County five years ago is now shaping the ability of firefighters to respond to derailment incidents across the State. At around 6:30 a.m. on November 23, 2020, the Union Pacific southbound mixed freight train derailed with...

California continues to answer the call for assistance in other states. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) deployed two additional personnel to Alaska to assist with recovery operations for residents displaced by a series of...

With widespread rain in the forecast, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians to take steps to stay safe. Storms can bring fast-changing and severe conditions. Stay informed, monitor local updates,...

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...

In partnership with Mono County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is supporting a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for the Pack Fire, November 21. A LAC is opened to support residents and businesses that experienced...