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Emergencies, disasters, hazards, and threats are a part of our work at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Preparing for, responding to, and helping Californians recover from them are a part of our DNA. Cal OES is proud to work with local, state, tribal and federal partners to help Californians get on the road to recovery after an emergency.

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  • Governor Newsom prepositions firefighting resources to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties ahead of critical fire weather and moderate heat May 15, 2026
    What you need to know: Governor Newsom directs Cal OES to preposition firefighting personnel and equipment in anticipation of critical fire weather to ensure assets are in place to respond quickly to new fires.   SACRAMENTO – At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today approved the prepositioning of five fire […]
  • Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Patti Tran Orozco May 13, 2026
    Severe weather conditions such as snowstorms, wildfires, and floods have become more frequent and intense across California. This means our response coordination is more important than ever.  To strengthen community response efforts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has divided the state into three geographic regions: Inland, Coastal, and Southern. This regional structure helps ensure critical resources are positioned […]