Podcast #71: Cal OES Legal Chief Alex Pal Sets High Bar to Help Ensure a Resilient California
In this episode, Cal OES Chief Counsel Alex Pal sits down with host Shawn Boyd at headquarters to talk about the role he and his office played during a few recent California emergencies, and the importance legal affairs plays as a whole. Alex was...
Governor Newsom Announces Appointment of Cal OES Assistant Director of Hazard Mitigation
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointment: Jennifer Hogan, 40, of Sacramento, has been appointed assistant director of hazard mitigation at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Hogan has served...
One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded California businesses and residents of the Jan. 17, 2020, deadline to apply for an SBA federal...
Podcast #70: Tribal Affairs Before, During and After Disasters with Denise Shemenski
Denise Shemenski is the tribal advisor for Cal OES. The purpose of the Office of Tribal Coordination is to improve and maintain communication and collaboration between California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and all Native...
Cal OES, SFDEM and Silicon Valley Disaster Working Group Host Disaster Response Forum; Align Leaders in Tech with Government Response Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations
Individuals from across Northern California representing local government, first responders, nonprofit organizations and technology companies including Facebook, Airbnb, and Google joined California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)...
SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Close in Santa Rosa
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced today that SBA will close its Santa Rosa Disaster Loan Outreach Center at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5,...
State, County Continue Coordination Following Kincade Fire
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Sonoma County have maintained a strong relationship since the 2017 wildfires and have continued building on the coordination and lessons learned following those events, which help...
One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded private nonprofit organizations in the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians of the Dec. 26,...
Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant to Assist Response Agencies Battling Cave Fire in Santa Barbara County
SACRAMENTO – California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci, secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital...
One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded California businesses and residents of the Dec. 24, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal...
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Support Communities Recovering from October Fires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to help streamline recovery efforts in communities across the state impacted by last month’s devastating fires. The executive order helps displaced...
One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded California small businesses of the Dec. 23, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster...
Increased Staffing and Pre-Positioned Firefighting Resources in Preparation for Strong Winds
Sacramento – Both CAL FIRE and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services are preparing for the potential Critical Fire Weather for areas of Northern California. The National Weather Service is predicting...
State of California, Partners Commitment to Camp Fire Recovery
In the early morning of November 8th, 2018, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history ignited in Northern California. Named after its point of origin along Camp Creek Road, the Camp Fire spread quickly as the winds tossed...
Podcast: Access and Functional Needs Concerns Met During Recent California Emergencies
In this episode of All Hazards (#69) we talk with Vance Taylor; he’s the chief of the Office of Access and Functional Needs at Cal OES. Topics of conversation include the importance of partnerships, issues and concerns related to AFN that come up...