News and updates from Cal OES
Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters to support wildfire efforts in Oregon
What you need to know: California is deploying 10 CAL FIRE firefighters in critical leadership positions to help Oregon fight the over 2,656-acre East Evans Creek Fire. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is deploying 10 firefighters to...
As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign
With elevated fire risk testing the state this week, the campaign builds on record investment in wildfire prevention and readiness What you need to know: California is launching the One Less Spark campaign, a statewide public awareness effort aimed at preventing...
California Deploys Additional Personnel to Support Colorado Response and Recovery Efforts
California is once again answering the call to help communities in need by deploying one Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and three mass care and shelter operations specialists from the...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Corinne Barbee
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...
Governor Newsom announces $12.5 million in community emergency preparedness to help Californians get “Ready” for the next disaster
Grants expand disaster readiness for California’s most vulnerable communities as federal cuts threaten local programs What you need to know: Since the beginning of the Newsom administration, California has invested $100 million toward supporting emergency preparedness...