Emergency dispatcher Lucia Guzman and her 911 caller hero Aaron Nguyen, stand together holding their medals. Read more about Youth Honored at 2025 California State 9-1-1 For Kids 9-1-1 Heroes Awards Ceremony

Heroes come in many forms, including kids! 9-1-1 For Kids honored three youth heroes and their dispatcher heroes for their courage. 9-1-1 For Kids ambassador Kathy Ireland and other dignitaries gave them their medals during the 911 Heroes Awards Ceremony on the steps... Read MoreRead more about Youth Honored at 2025 California State 9-1-1 For Kids 9-1-1 Heroes Awards Ceremony

long line of CCC workers walking down a canyon road with a long green compost sock draped over their shoulders Read more about California’s All-In Approach to Response and Recovery for the Los Angeles Wildfires

The hurricane-force firestorm that ravaged areas of Los Angeles this January was historic in size and scope. It required an equally impressive response and recovery effort. As the state’s leadership hub during all major disasters and emergencies, the Governor’s Office... Read MoreRead more about California’s All-In Approach to Response and Recovery for the Los Angeles Wildfires

Montecito Mudslide Read more about Cal OES Mobilizes Hundreds of Personnel for Massive Watershed Protection Mission in Areas Around Los Angeles Fires

  California’s largest watershed protection mission in the hurricane-force firestorm’s burn scars is underway, with more than 400 personnel mobilized through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Ash and debris from structures burned... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Mobilizes Hundreds of Personnel for Massive Watershed Protection Mission in Areas Around Los Angeles Fires

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Flexible Assistance for Survivors Pilot Program Launches SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is announcing the release of a competitive funding opportunity to assist victims/survivors of crime.  The new program, Flexible... Read MoreRead more about January 24 Deadline for Victim Service Providers to Apply for New One-Time Funding Opportunity through Cal OES Grants

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Northern California is bracing for a strong atmospheric river heading into the state, bringing up to 10 inches of rain and gusts as strong as 70 miles per hour along the North Coast. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is preparing for... Read MoreRead more about Strong Atmospheric River Moves into Northern California, Bringing Heavy Rain and Dangerous Wind