News and updates from Cal OES
Be Prepared: Creating an Emergency Food Supply
Whether you’re re-stocking your go-bag, or creating your family’s first stay box, having a three-day supply of shelf-stable food, at the minimum, is an essential component of being prepared for a disaster or emergency. When earthquakes, wildfires or floods occur,...
California Is Taking Action to Strengthen Cybersecurity with Grant Program
Californians use digital services every day. From paying bills online, enrolling children in school, or accessing emergency services, state and local governments run the systems behind all of this. These systems store sensitive information and support critical...
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...