California secures federal assistance to support response to Eaton and Hurst Fires in Los Angeles County
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced late Tuesday and early Wednesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital...
Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on January 9
Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission is meeting on Thursday, January 9 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County
PACIFIC PALISADES – While on the ground in Pacific Palisades, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has secured a commitment for additional resources approved by the federal government to assist in battling the Palisades Fire in...
Cal OES Prepositions Resources in Southern California in Advance of Forecasted Fire Weather Conditions – UPDATED 1/6/25 5:00 PM
Acting quickly to protect Californians, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is prepositioning resources in advance of forecast fire weather conditions in several Southern California counties. A wind advisory indicating extreme...
Year in review: Cal OES administers over half a billion dollars in critical grant funding to support victims of crime and enhance the state’s security
Improving and enhancing local agencies’ capabilities through grant funding is one of the most important missions of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Cal OES is investing in homeland security, emergency preparedness...
1,774 critical resources prepositioned ahead of 204 fire and severe weather events: 2024 California year in review
When resources like fire engines or swift water search and rescue teams are strategically placed before an incident, it allows local fire departments and firefighters to respond more rapidly when time is critical. In the emergency management world,...
Disaster areas are prime hunting grounds for scammers, Cal OES encourages residents to be alert
Disasters can cause stress and leave survivors in vulnerable conditions. Unfortunately, this can become a prime opportunity for scammers to attack. After a disaster, con artists, or other criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal...
Cal OES announces $22.6 million in cybersecurity grants to 113 state, local and tribal governments
Aiming to enhance the state’s resilience against cyber threats, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced $22,663,470 in cybersecurity grant funding to protect local governments, school districts, special...
January 24 Deadline for Victim Service Providers to Apply for New One-Time Funding Opportunity through Cal OES Grants
Flexible Assistance for Survivors Pilot Program Launches SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is announcing the release of a competitive funding opportunity to assist victims/survivors of crime. The new...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Aykanush Mikayelyan, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
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...
Cal OES and UC Berkeley Announce New MyShake Tools for Early Earthquake Notification
Earthquake Early Warning app, which notified more than 500,000 people following two recent earthquakes, is now available on laptops and tablets SACRAMENTO – Following two major earthquakes that shook California during the last two weeks, the...
A Local Assistance Center Opens in Los Angeles County for the Franklin Fire
In partnership with Los Angeles County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opens a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to support households impacted by the Franklin Fire at the Malibu City Hall on Tuesday, December 17 for...
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Don’t let the winter storm that’s bringing high winds, rain, potential flooding and snow to Northern California, put a damper on your travel plans. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages you to take steps to...
Cal OES hosts Hazard Mitigation Summit to enhance California’s resilience against natural disasters
SACRAMENTO, CA – In an effort to enhance California’s resilience against natural disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) hosted a two-day Hazard Mitigation Summit with more than 40 presenters and subject matter...
Refugio disponible para las comunidades afectadas por incendios en el Condado de Los Angeles
Mientras California lucha contra las llamas del incendio intensificado por las fuertes ráfagas de viento, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) está coordinando con el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de...