News and updates from Cal OES
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...
What is Human Trafficking? Raising awareness during January
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works to combat human trafficking and to support its survivors. Human trafficking is best described as the exploitation of another for profit. This...
California State Warning Center Mobile Command Unit Is Now Operational
Focusing on operational continuity, the California State Warning Center (CSWC) Mobile Command Unit (MCU) adds capacity to Cal OES to ensure the safety of all Californians during emergencies. The 53-foot MCU can accommodate up to fourteen staff and features cellular...