News and updates from Cal OES
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Gina Huerta
For Gina Huerta, a career in public service began with a simple desire to help others. A native Sacramentan, Gina joined the State of California in 2006 as an E-Hire Program Technician before moving to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security later that year. Her...
A Local Assistance Center to Open in Calaveras County for the Gann Fire
In partnership with Calaveras County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is supporting a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for those impacted by the Gann Fire on Aug. 13. A LAC is opened to support residents and businesses that experienced...
As 2026 continues notching heat records, Governor Newsom announces a strategic action plan to address extreme heat in California
What you need to know: As hotter days continue across the state and the broader West, Governor Newsom is rolling out a heat strategy action plan to safeguard the well-being of Californians and protect them from worsening extreme heat. SACRAMENTO – As the world faces...
Shelter Information for 2026 August Statewide Fires – Gann Fire
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital services. Gann Fire For details about evacuation,...
California Approves Additional Firefighting Resources to Eight Counties Ahead of Heat and Fire Weather
As elevated fire weather conditions continue across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has prepositioned additional firefighting resources to Sierra, Tehama, Plumas, Glenn, Lake, Colusa, Napa and Nevada counties to strengthen...