DoorDash Donates Gift Cards to Support Vaccination Site Workers, Volunteers and Residents of Hard-Hit Communities
DoorDash donates $1 million in gift cards to be distributed via community-based organizations partnering with Cal OES on vaccination operations The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced a $1 million donation...
As California Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Californians 50+, Governor Newsom Receives Vaccine in Los Angeles
SACRAMENTO – With all Californians aged 50 and over now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a vaccination site in South Los Angeles, encouraging Californians to get...
Demographic Data at Oakland and Los Angeles COVID-19 Vaccine Sites
SACRAMENTO – Today, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released demographic data on the populations being served at the state/federal community vaccine clinics in Oakland and Los...
Agencies Participating in Project Roomkey Can Seek FEMA Reimbursement
Through the Public Assistance Program, FEMA is providing 100% federal cost share reimbursement SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is announcing guidance on reimbursement for eligible Project Roomkey...
Ahead of Peak Fire Season, Governor Newsom Announces Surge in Firefighting Support
SACRAMENTO – Following last year’s record-breaking fire season, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced emergency early action to boost firefighting support as California faces another difficult wildfire year. Using Emergency Fund authorization,...
Community Vaccination Centers Surpass Milestone of 500,000+ COVID-19 Vaccinations
In a continued effort to accelerate vaccinations statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that more than a half million COVID-19 vaccines have...
Community Vaccination Center Weekly Update: Johnson & Johnson Single-Dose Shots Vaccinate More, Faster
The state-led, federally supported Community Vaccination Centers (CVCs) in Oakland and Los Angeles have given more than half a million vaccine doses in less than six weeks. To maximize the number of people served, FEMA and the state will begin...
California, FEMA to Complete Vaccine Mission in Oakland, Los Angeles April 11
Having already successfully administered almost a half million vaccinations to Californians to protect against COVID-19, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the...
California’s Tsunami Preparedness Week Buoys Awareness About Coastline Risks
More than 1,200 miles of pristine coastline borders California. Established as a disaster-prone state due to damaging wildfires, earthquakes and flooding, there are also underlying threats and associated risks with tsunamis. While it has been 10...
State Expands Vaccine Eligibility to 50+ Californians Starting April 1 and All Individuals 16+ on April 15 Based on Expected Supply Increases
SACRAMENTO – With supply of vaccines expected to significantly increase in the coming weeks, the state is expanding vaccine eligibility to more Californians. Starting April 1, individuals aged 50+ will be eligible to make an appointment, and...
FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-related Deaths
In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy...
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Support Communities Recovering from Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to further assist communities across the state recovering from devastating wildfires last year. The order extends the state’s prohibition on price gouging for counties impacted by...
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Announces Donation of Nearly Eight Million Personal Protection Items
Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service (Cal OES) announced the arrival of nearly eight million personal protection equipment (PPE) items that have been donated by Accelerate360, of Atlanta, GA. More than 7.8 million items,...
Demographic Data at Oakland and Los Angeles COVID-19 Vaccine Sites
Mobile Clinics Bolster State’s Equitable Vaccination Efforts SACRAMENTO – Today, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released demographic data on the populations being served at the...
Community Vaccination Center Weekly Update: Final Week for Pfizer Second Vaccinations at CVCs
The state-led federally-supported Community Vaccination Centers (CVCs) in Oakland and Los Angeles will be dispensing second Pfizer shots at Drive-thru, Walk-thru, and Mobile units for only the remainder of this week. A limited number of Johnson...