Over the past several years, the state has experienced unprecedented 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 in fresh and […]
Following a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) assists California communities that may have access to federal aid resources known as Individual Assistance and Public Assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Both types of assistance help California communities rebuild. However, resources are allocated differently […]