News and updates from Cal OES
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 hardworking families...
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 Go-Bag and Stay...
Don’t take the bait!
Tips to protect yourself from phishing Have you ever received an email that looks legitimate but demands personal information? Or have you ever received phone calls from companies prompting you to share financial details? Have you ever scanned a QR code that directed...
Governor Newsom expands response arsenal with new emergency services facility in Southern California
What you need to know: California broke ground on a new state-of-the-art regional emergency operations center in Southern California, which will be completed in late 2027. COSTA MESA – Building on California’s world-class emergency management capabilities, today...
California deploys resources to Southern California ahead of significant early season storm
At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the preposition of mud and debris flow resources in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Santa Barbara counties starting Monday evening, October 13, 2025....