News and updates from Cal OES
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 Gavin Newsom...
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 Governor Gavin Newsom,...
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 Governor’s Office...
Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Still Available for Los Angeles County Wildfire Survivors
Homeowners and renters working toward permanent, safe housing following the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires can still apply for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA), which currently runs through...
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 during high heat....