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2 mn readSACRAMENTO – As California rapidly responds to active, rapidly evolving wildfires in Southern California caused by dangerous winds and dry conditions, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that more than 7,500 firefighting and emergency personnel have been deployed to protect California communities. The Governor also issued an executive order to support communities affected by the ongoing fires. Text of […]

2 mn readWhat you need to know: The Major Disaster Declaration approved today by the President supports ongoing response efforts to the Los Angeles fires. SANTA MONICA – President Biden has quickly approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support ongoing response efforts related to the major wildfires burning in the Los […]

< 1 mn readAs California endures wildfires fueled by high wind activity, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital services. For specific shelter operation details, please contact your local authorities. As of December 8, […]

2 mn readSACRAMENTO – 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 resources to suppress the Eaton and Hurst Fires burning in Los Angeles County as extreme fire weather continues in Southern […]

< 1 mn readBringing 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 Seismic Safety Commission Meeting  When: January 9, 2025 at 10 a.m.  How to attend: In-person at Cal OES 10370 […]

2 mn readPACIFIC 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 Los Angeles County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) to help […]

< 1 mn readActing 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 fire conditions is forecast in Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego counties tonight through Wednesday, January 8. Damaging wind gusts of 50–80 mph, […]

3 mn readImproving 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 and community resilience. In the last fiscal year (2023/24) Cal OES’s Grants Management Division distributed $550,582,815 to 1,631 subrecipients. The […]

3 mn readWhen 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, that’s called prepositioning. In 2024, The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Fire and Rescue […]

2 mn readDisasters 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 information through fraud or identity theft. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages residents to […]