Update on the Grand Princess from HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response and the California Office of Emergency Services
The State of California continues to work in partnership with the federal government to aid in the safe return of passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship. The entire mission is centered around protecting the health of the passengers, and...
State Health & Emergency Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
Date: March 8, 2020 Number: NR20-015 State has released updated guidance for schools, colleges, large public events, employers, workers and elder care/congregate living facilities to prepare and protect Californians from COVID-19 Updated guidance...
Update on Grand Princess Cruise Ship
SACRAMENTO - The State of California has been working in partnership with the federal government to aid in the safe return of passengers from the Grand Princess. The entire mission is centered around protecting the health of the passengers, and...
FEMA Approves Funding to Remove Hazard Trees on Eligible Private Roadways Within the Camp Fire Burn Scar
Butte County and the Town of Paradise recently received notification that FEMA approved public assistance funding for the removal of Hazard Trees rooted on private property that are a threat to fall into public and eligible private roads traveled...
Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency to Help State Prepare for Broader Spread of COVID-19
Emergency proclamation builds on work already underway across state government to protect public health and safety Proclamation includes increased protections against price gouging, offers more assistance to local governments and allows health care...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Paradise Opens Full-Service Resource Center to Assist Camp Fire Survivors
The Town of Paradise has opened the doors of its Building Resiliency Center (BRC) to address the needs of residents of Butte County impacted by the devastating Camp Fire of November 2018. The BRC, or “Brick” as it’s been nicknamed, hosts...
Active Shooter Training: Behind The Scenes With First Responders
WARNING: This video may not be suitable for young viewers. The call comes in: Shots fired on a crowded campus. For First Responders, every split second decision can be a matter of life or death. Come inside two separate Active Shooter Training...
New Grant Opportunity for Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention Program Available from Cal OES
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is offering a new grant opportunity for the Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention Program The purpose of the Program is to expand sexual and domestic violence prevention efforts in...
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments of Christina Curry, Tabitha Stout
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Christina Curry, 50, of Elk Grove, has been appointed chief deputy director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Curry has been deputy director for...
Podcast #72: Helen Lopez Leads Cal OES Behind and Beyond the California Borders Via International Affairs
This episode takes a closer look at how the International Affairs Office, at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, is the central hub for matters of international policy and guidelines, working relationships and special international...