Continuing to actively work to stop the spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron Variant, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to rapidly distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to schools, counties and medical facilities across... Read MoreRead more about The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has Distributed Over 1.39 Billion Pieces of PPE to Californians
Cal OES urges Californians to be prepared before, during, and after a storm, there are a few key things to consider to keep your family and your home as safe as possible. As the season for severe winter weather sweeps across the country, make sure your family and your... Read MoreRead more about Ready for Anything: Generator and Propane Safety Tips
Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Donald O’Keefe as the new Chief of Law Enforcement at Cal OES, building on a distinguished career in law enforcement at both the local and federal level. In 2012, O’Keefe was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as the... Read MoreRead more about Governor’s Appointment of Donald O’Keefe as the New Chief of Law Enforcement at Cal OES
No two disasters are ever the same; yet virtually all incidents disproportionately affect individuals with access and functional needs (AFN) (i.e. people with disabilities, older adults, children, limited English proficiency, and transportation disadvantaged).... Read MoreRead more about The Office of Access and Functional Needs: Adding Perspective to Emergency Management
Decorating is one of the best ways to get in a holiday mood, but emergency rooms see thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating every season. When decorating follow these tips: Keep potentially poisonous plants – mistletoe, holly berries, Jerusalem cherry and... Read MoreRead more about It’s the Holiday Season – Stay Safe By Following These Decorating Safety Tips