Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Cal OES Honors Pride Month
Initiatives Protect and Empower Members of LGBTQIA+ Community June is Pride Month, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) proudly recognizes LGBTQIA+ achievements, culture and continued advocacy for equality for every Californian. Through...
Governor Newsom provides eligible homeowners $20,000 through new CalAssist Mortgage Fund for California disaster survivors
What you need to know: California is launching the CalAssist Mortgage Fund on June 12, 2025, to provide $105 million in grants offering up to $20,000 to homeowners whose homes were destroyed in recent disasters, including the Los Angeles firestorms. LOS ANGELES —...
FEMA and SBA Resources Available at Locally Run Survivor Support Locations
*El artículo en español lo puede encontrar tras la versión en inglés LOS ANGELES – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) have transitioned in person resources for wildfire survivors to county and city run facilities....
Ready for the summer: Governor Newsom announces lifesaving heat-ranking tool, invests $32 million to help communities combat extreme heat
What you need to know: California is launching CalHeatScore – a groundbreaking tool to help protect vulnerable populations from dangerous heatwaves. The state’s new tool provides localized warnings and resources for extreme heat events. Governor Newsom is also...
Triple-Digit Heat is on the Way, Here’s How to Stay Safe
With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits for the first time in 2025, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories across the state on...