News and updates from Cal OES
A Year After the LA Fires: Pacific Palisades and Altadena Communities Recover
One year ago, the Palisades and Eaton Fires burned more than 38,000 acres and destroyed over 16,000 structures across Southern California communities. When 80-100 mph hurricane-level offshore winds fueled fast-moving firestorms across Southern California, the Newsom...
New Year’s Storm Prepositioned Resources and Statewide Shelters
Through the Governor’s direction, Cal OES has prepositioned fire and rescue personnel and resources in Southern California, in areas most at risk for flooding, mud and debris flows. Data as of 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Prepositioned Resources: Local fire...
One year after LA fires: California deploys firefighting resources and advanced technology, accelerates prevention efforts
What you need to know: One year after the LA fires, California has deployed new firefighting equipment and cutting-edge technology—assigning five Type-6 fire engines to Los Angeles, expanding the world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet, and launching the state’s...
One year after Los Angeles firestorms, California continues all-of-government community recovery efforts
State collaborates with local partners to accelerate rebuilding and meet needs What you need to know: California continues to help survivors by building on efforts that have accelerated recovery and supported communities — working with on-the-ground partners to shape...
Local Assistance Center to Open in San Bernardino County in Response to 2025 Late December Storms
In partnership with San Bernardino County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is supporting the opening of a Local Assistance Center (LAC) on January 8 in response to the 2025 late December Storms. The LAC will provide support services to...