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< 1 mn readOver 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 has met each new challenge head-on.  The nearly 2,000 staff at Cal OES have responded to increasingly complex disasters […]

< 1 mn readFederal assistance is now available for survivors of the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire. Low interest disaster loans are now available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the fires from September 2-13, 2025. What types of Disaster Loans are Available? Business Physical Disaster Loans Home Disaster Loans […]

3 mn readSACRAMENTO — With the federal government shut down by Trump and Republicans, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted one impact that could threaten the safety of communities across the state: disaster preparedness, response and recovery. As of this morning, the Trump government shutdown has forced thousands of critical federal employees in California onto furlough and put key […]

2 mn readData breaches, malware, phishing, and social engineering are not just words, but examples of cyber threats that could compromise vital services fundamental to our daily lives. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), along with its California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC), is at the forefront of mitigating cyber threats. To raise awareness on […]

3 mn readTras el mes nacional de preparación, este primero de octubre se pone en marcha otro periodo de concientización. En esta ocasión, se trata del Mes Nacional sobre Seguridad cibernética y por ello, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California junto con su Centro de Integración de Ciberseguridad de California (Cal-CSIC), les recuerda […]

3 mn readGovernor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month. As the month comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the key information Cal OES has shared along the way. It is important for Californians to take protective steps before a disaster strikes. Whether it’s wildfires, earthquakes, winter storms or heat […]