Emergency Response Hub

Updates, resources, and information on the U.S. Department of Energy’s emergency and incident response efforts

Wildfire Alert

The U.S. Department of Energy is actively monitoring the wildfires in Southern California and is coordinating with Federal, state, local, and industry partners on emergency response efforts. Learn more about the coordinated Federal response at FEMA.gov. 

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California Wildfires

Starting Tuesday, January 7, wildfires erupted in Southern California due to high winds and dry conditions, including the destructive Palisades and Eaton Fires — with hundreds of thousands of people under evacuation orders or warnings. The U.S. Department of Energy is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Federal, state, local, and industry partners to support emergency response efforts. For a full list of active fires, please visit the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) website.

Visit CAL FIRE Incidents Webpage

FEMA Disaster Responses

Disasters can come in many forms. FEMA responds to all declared domestic disasters and emergencies, whether natural or man-made. Visit FEMA.gov to find resources and current information on active disaster declarations, including how to apply for federal assistance. 

View Current FEMA Disaster Responses

Disaster Response Partners

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is the lead agency for Emergency Support Function (ESF) #12—Energy under the National Response Framework and Sector Risk Management Agency (SRMA) for the energy sector. The Department works closely with public and private sector partners to secure the nation’s critical energy infrastructure against all hazards, reduce the risk of disruptive events, and respond to energy disruptions that could have devastating effects on national security, public health and safety, and the U.S. economy. 

All-Hazards Response Activities

DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) activates the Energy Response Organization and/or the Cyber Crisis Action Team to manage emergency response activities, including deployment of responders and sector engagement.

Supporting Offices