California Deploys Personnel to Support Alaskans Impacted by Catastrophic Storms
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that two members from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) have been deployed to Alaska to assist with sheltering and recovery operations for residents displaced by a series of...
California requests Disaster Declaration from U.S. Department of Agriculture to support Napa County communities impacted by Pickett Fire
SACRAMENTO – The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has taken action to support Napa County's agricultural communities following the 2025 Pickett Fire by requesting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture designate Napa...
Preparación para tormentas: Precaución contra Deslaves y Flujo de Escombros
Tras la llegada del río atmosférico la tarde de este martes y que trajo consigo fuertes vientos y mucha lluvia, el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología informa que seguirá lloviendo jueves y viernes, principalmente en la costa norte de California,...
Storm Safety: Prepare for Mudslides and Debris Flows
As storms roll in across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding people about the dangers of mudslides and debris flows, especially in burn scar areas. The National Weather Service is forecasting...
Governor Newsom pre-deploys emergency resources ahead of significant storm impacts in Northern California
What you need to know: Governor Newsom pre-deployed emergency personnel and resources to Del Norte and Humboldt communities ahead of potential storm impacts. SACRAMENTO – As a significant storm moves through Northern California this week, Governor...
California deploys search and rescue personnel to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
Continuing to use California's expertise to help communities across the world, today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of a highly trained Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team with unique international experience from Los Angeles to...
Cal OES Seeks Applications for State and Federal Grants to Boost Nonprofit and Faith Community Safety
SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is now accepting applications for two separate grant programs, one state and one federal, that each help nonprofits bolster their safety and security. Applications for...
Celebrating our Staff – I am Cal OES Vanessa Faur, Cyber Threat Analyst at the California Cybersecurity Integration Center
Meet Vanessa Faur, Cyber Threat Analyst with Cal OES’s California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal CSIC), who actively works to reduce cyber-attacks and respond to threats when they happen. Cal-CSIC is the hub of the state government’s...
Governor Newsom predeploys firefighting resources Southern California ahead of dangerous fire weather
SACRAMENTO – With gusty, dry winds expected to develop in Southern California mid-week, Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the state’s first responders to take early, proactive steps to protect communities. In advance of the coming weather,...
Governor’s SAFE Task Force and local partners clear homeless encampments in Fresno and San Diego
What you need to know: Following successful recent actions in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Anaheim, Governor Gavin Newsom’s statewide State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) Task Force today announced removing homeless encampments on...
California Helps Harden Rural Shasta Homes Against Wildfire
What You Need to Know: Building on the successful implementation of the pilot programs in Lake and San Diego counties, the California Wildfire Mitigation Program (CWMP) is now helping reduce wildfire risk in Shasta County while supporting...
California’s Cannabis Task Force Seizes and Eradicates Over $222 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q3 2025
What you need to know: Between July and September 2025, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) conducted 17 multiagency operations across 15 counties, seizing and eradicating more than 66.5 tons of illegal cannabis valued at...
California expands CalAssist Mortgage Fund Disaster Relief: More California families to qualify for mortgage grants
Income limits increased — up to $211,050 in Los Angeles County — expanding eligibility for families rebuilding after disasters.
California Helps Harden Rural Shasta Homes Against Wildfire
What You Need to Know: Building on the successful implementation of the pilot programs in Lake and San Diego counties, the California Wildfire Mitigation Program (CWMP) is now helping reduce wildfire risk in Shasta County while supporting...
Flood Preparedness Week
Extreme weather in California is no surprise. Flood Preparedness Week is a good time to remember to be prepared. Floods can be dangerous and can happen in every part of the state. Keep yourself and your family safe with the following tips: Create a...