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...
Safety Tips to Prepare For Hot Temps
As many parts of the state experience high temperatures in the coming days, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages you to follow a few important steps to keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors and pets safe...
Governor requests extension of FEMA disaster funding to help survivors of LA wildfires
What you need to know: California is requesting a 12-month extension of federal disaster assistance for Los Angeles fire survivors to ensure thousands of families can continue accessing housing and financial support as they rebuild. SACRAMENTO –...
During Wildfire Preparedness Week, Governor Newsom announces $70 million available for wildfire prevention and resilience projects statewide
What you need to know: California is investing $70 million for wildfire prevention and resilience projects across the state to protect communities — from clearing brush, maintaining evacuation routes, creating firebreaks in fire-threatened...
Governor Newsom proclaims Wildfire Preparedness Week as state doubles down on wildfire readiness
As Trump guts federal wildfire programs nationwide, California deploys record firefighting force, cutting-edge technology, and fast-tracked forest resilience projects What you need to know: Governor Newsom proclaimed May 3–9 as Wildfire...
Watch Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I Am Cal OES Video Series – Mervin Rudes
It takes a someone with a certain fortitude to climb 500-feet up a radio tower. That, combined with the knowledge and training, is just one of many strengths of the Telecommunications Systems Technician. And that’s Mervin Rudes. Mervin joined Cal...
Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center: Strengthening California’s Cybersecurity
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), through the California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC), is now offering the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) to qualified agencies for...