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2 mn readSACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has predeployed resources throughout the state and is closely monitoring weather conditions that bring the potential for localized heavy rain, dry lightning, and gusty winds that could spark new wildfires. According to the National Weather Service, warm and dry conditions combined with incoming tropical moisture are […]

2 mn readSACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 2025 as “Preparedness Month.” The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION This year began with some of the most destructive fires California’s ever seen, and since then, across the state, we have seen more natural disasters, from wildfires […]

4 mn readCalifornia vs Hate continues to see demand for support People sought additional assistance in over two-thirds of hate reports SACRAMENTO – The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today released new statistics demonstrating ongoing demand for support and resources through California vs Hate, the state’s first-ever multilingual statewide hotline and online portal that provides a safe, anonymous reporting […]

6 mn readWhat you need to know: Governor Newsom’s reforms and strengthening of California’s mental health support systems are well underway, with billions of voter-approved Proposition 1 funding being distributed to communities throughout California, including Oakland, Los Angeles, Stockton, and San Jose. This is part of the Governor’s strong statewide strategy helping California outperform the nation in reversing […]

< 1 mn readLas empresas y organizaciones no lucrativas afectadas por los incendios forestales de Los Ángeles podrían ser elegibles para obtener hasta $2 millones en préstamos federales por desastre a bajo interés a través de la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA) de EE. UU. La fecha límite de solicitud es el 8 de octubre de 2025. El […]

< 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 […]