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3 mn readWhat you need to know: Governor Newsom directed the state to continue taking actions ahead of extreme heat and fire weather conditions anticipated to impact much of California through the weekend. SACRAMENTO – Building off the state’s predeployment of firefighting resources to Southern California ahead of dangerous fire weather, Governor Gavin Newsom continues to direct the state […]

< 1 mn readAs high temperatures impact Californians across the state, many regions will be experiencing triple-digit weather in the coming days. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to visit their county’s community services pages for resources, including heat safety information and places to stay cool. For Extreme Heat safety tips and resources, visit the […]

< 1 mn readSACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved the predeployment of additional firefighting resources in Los Angeles, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino Counties. This is on top of resources predeloyed earlier today to Los Angeles County in response to elevated heat and critical fire weather […]

2 mn readSACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the predeployment of firefighting resources in Los Angeles County in response to elevated heat and critical fire weather conditions forecasted to impact Southern California starting this Wednesday and lasting through Saturday. According to the National Weather […]

2 mn readOn Friday, September 26, 2025, the 58th Native American Day, “Walking in Their Footsteps: Carrying Forward the Legacy of Strength and Sovereignty,” will take place at the State Capitol.  The Cal OES Office of Tribal Coordination (OTC) has actively participated in planning and coordinating Native American Day Exhibitions and Ceremonies. California is home to hundreds […]

< 1 mn readSummer heat requires extra vigilance when you have children, vulnerable adults or pets in your vehicle.    A car’s interior can become dangerously hot, fast, even during cooler temperatures. That can lead to heat-related illnesses or worse for kids, the elderly, people with disabilities or pets.   With high and extremely high summer heat in parts of […]

< 1 mn readIn emergency management, saving lives and protecting property begins before disaster strikes. Emergency managers help communities learn how to lessen the impact of a disaster and bounce back. They plan, prepare and respond to man-made and natural crises, carry out recovery and routinely conduct exercises to look for areas of improvement. August is Emergency Management […]

< 1 mn readThe Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) is a cost-share program offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It is available to state, local and tribal governments. It is used for the mitigation, management and control of fires on publicly or privately owned lands that could cause significant destruction constituting a presidential major disaster declaration. […]