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< 1 mn readBusinesses and nonprofit organizations affected by the Los Angeles wildfires may be eligible for up to $2 million in low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The application deadline is October 8, 2025. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program provides financial assistance to businesses, private nonprofits, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and faith-based organizations that have experienced […]

2 mn readSeptember is National Preparedness Month. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges all Californians to take steps to keep them and their loved ones safe in the event of an emergency. California college students may live in towns where they are not familiar with available resources or know where to go in […]

2 mn readFloods, lightning strikes, fires and poor air quality are not just random words but a series of weather events that Californians have experienced in only the past two weeks. While the cooler temperatures help with fires, and they allow us to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, less daylight, fluctuating temperatures and ongoing fires call […]

2 mn readSchool is back in session, and here at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), we’re excited to join in on the back-to-school buzz. You might be wondering — what does Cal OES have to do with schools? A lot, actually! If you haven’t already heard about our Preparedness Ambassadors Program, it’s one […]

< 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 readEn colaboración con el condado Tuolumne, la Oficina del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) está apoyando a un Centro de Asistencia Local (LAC por sus siglas en inglés) para el incendio TCU September Lightning Complex/6-5 Fire, Septiembre 13 y 14.  Este centro está abierto para apoyar a residentes en negocios que han experimentado, pérdidas o […]

< 1 mn readIn partnership with Tuolumne County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is supporting a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for the TCU September Lighting Complex/6-5 Fire, September 13 and September 14. A LAC is opened to support residents and businesses that experienced disaster-related losses or damages. Each center is locally operated with support from […]

3 mn readSeptember is National Preparedness Month, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to ensure all Californians, including individuals with access and functional needs (AFN) (i.e. people with disabilities, older adults, children, limited English proficiency, and transportation disadvantaged) are empowered to keep safe during emergencies.   It’s important to know your area’s risk as […]

3 mn readAdvertencia de Evacuación vs. Orden de Evacuación  Ya sea una tormenta severa, inundación, terremoto, incendio de maleza u otra emergencia, es importante reconocer la diferencia entre una advertencia y orden de evacuación. En un momento de crisis, esto puede ser algo confuso. La Oficina de Emergencias del Gobernador(Cal OES por sus siglas en inglés) quiere […]

3 mn readWhether it’s a serious storm, flood, earthquake, wildfire, or other emergency, it is important to understand the difference between an evacuation warning and an evacuation order. In times of crisis, it can be confusing. The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to be prepared. Both warnings and orders are issued to keep […]