News and updates from Cal OES
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP): Strengthening California’s Digital Safety
Working to protect California from cybersecurity attacks, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) administers the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. The grant program provides funding to state, local, and tribal agencies across...
As Trump erodes the nation’s disaster response, California kicks off Earthquake Preparedness Month by leading the country in readiness
California investments in earthquake early warning systems are paying off and providing stronger emergency response and preparedness overall What you need to know: April is Earthquake Preparedness Month — a time when families, businesses, and workers across the state...
Stay Safe in High Winds
High winds can occur year-round. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared and stay safe. Winds can be unpredictable. They can shift rapidly, making it challenging...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Stacey Landey
The increasing intensity of natural disasters and shifts in local and national politics have heightened the need for collaboration among local, state, and federal agencies and the private sector. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
Smart Giving: Helpful Ways to Support Disaster Survivors
When disaster strikes, Californians have stepped up time and time again. From the 2023 winter storms and flooding to the L.A. Fires in 2025, people and businesses across the Golden State have generously given money, time and supplies to help their neighbors in the...