News and updates from Cal OES
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series-Brian Doss
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 have met...
Federal Assistance Available: SBA Offering Low Interest Disaster Loans for Pack Fire
Federal assistance is available for survivors of the Pack Fire. Low interest disaster loans are available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the fires from November 13, 2025 – December 4, 2025. What...
Where coordination meets the crisis: Fire service leaders convene for first FIRESCOPE meeting of the year
Effective coordination is critical to maintaining control and protecting lives, especially in emergency response operations. In California, that need for unity led to the creation of FIRESCOPE (FIrefighting RESources of California Organized for Potential...
Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Still Available for LA Survivors
Survivors of the 2025 LA Wildfires are encouraged to check back in with FEMA and request rental assistance or repair funds if their insurance Additional Living Expenses (ALE) have run out, or if they have received final insurance settlements and still have unmet...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series- Isamar Garcia
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...