Read more about Grass Roots Radio Solves Rural NorCal Community’s Disaster Communication Quandary, “Live Prepared Not Scared”
Residents living in one rural Northern California community were tired of feeling helpless during recent wildfires and public safety power shutoffs. They didn’t have the ability to communicate with friends or loved ones because cell service, land lines and... Read MoreRead more about Grass Roots Radio Solves Rural NorCal Community’s Disaster Communication Quandary, “Live Prepared Not Scared”
Read more about Cal OES Taps Beth Cousins as New Chief Information Officer
Beth Cousins, a former city Deputy Chief Information Officer in Minnesota, was hired as the new Chief Information Officer at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), ending a five-month national recruitment. She replaces Carla Simmons,... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Taps Beth Cousins as New Chief Information Officer
Read more about Podcast #73: “Athleticism” is a Self-Imposed Requirement for Success in Disaster Logistics
In this episode (#73) we talk with Cal OES Deputy Director Mitch Medigovich, who oversees the Logistics Management Directorate. We concentrate on some of the more recent incidents Logistics have been challenged by including the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), the... Read MoreRead more about Podcast #73: “Athleticism” is a Self-Imposed Requirement for Success in Disaster Logistics
Read more about SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Severe Storms and Flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses economically impacted by the severe storms and flooding in San Bernardino County that occurred Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, 2019, SBA... Read MoreRead more about SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Severe Storms and Flooding
Read more about Neighbor Helping Neighbor: California Continues to Support Puerto Rico During Recovery Efforts
Nearly one month ago, more than three dozen California disaster specialists boarded flights headed to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Their mission: use their experience and expertise to help Puerto Rico after a 6.4 earthquake hit the island causing widespread damage,... Read MoreRead more about Neighbor Helping Neighbor: California Continues to Support Puerto Rico During Recovery Efforts
