News and updates from Cal OES
Large Event Safety
From the NFL Super Bowl Fan Experience in San Francisco to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, hundreds of thousands of visitors and residents are expected to turn out for festivities around the Bay Area this week. These events require a whole-of-government...
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...