California Marks 5 Years Since Parkland School Shooting by Underscoring Actions that Could Prevent Future Tragedies
Newly Expanded Tool Empowers Californians to De-Escalate Situations that Can Lead to Gun Violence and Firearm Suicide SACRAMENTO – Five years after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the California...
SHARE! Work4CA Campaign & Oakland In-Person Career Fair
Have you ever been interested in state service? California has launched a new initiative, Work for California and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), is proud to be a participating state agency! Visit...
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Mendocino County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Mendocino County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Saturday, February 11th. The DRC offers...
Cal OES Released 2023 Funding Opportunities for Listos California Campaign
Local Community Based Organizations May Apply Today For $15 Million in Grants to Help Increase Disaster Resiliency SACRAMENTO – Building upon California nation-leading efforts to protect vulnerable communities from natural disasters, the California...
Cal OES Seeks Public Comment on 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan
SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has released the draft 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP or plan) for public comment. As California’s primary hazard mitigation guidance document, it outlines...
California Sends Highly Specialized Search and Rescue Unit to Support Efforts in Wake of Turkey Earthquake
To aid in the rapid response to a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey & Syria early Monday, a California Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) team from Los Angeles will depart this evening to assist in life-saving search and...
Cal OES Receives Third Consecutive Emergency Management Accreditation
SACRAMENTO – Ensuring the highest standards of emergency management programs, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has received its third consecutive accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program...
New Recovery Assistance Communications Tools from Cal OES’ Listos California Program Available for Media & Community Leaders
SACRAMENTO - New California Flood Recovery Assistance Communications Tools are available from the Listos California Program at California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to help media and community-based organizations share...
During Gun Violence Survivors Week, Cal OES Reminds Californians of Life-Saving Resources
Honoring and lifting the voices of those grievously impacted by gun violence, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recognizes this week as the fifth annual national Gun Violence Survivors Week. A gun violence...
Disaster Recovery Center Open in San Joaquin County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with San Joaquin County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Sunday, January 29th. The DRC offers...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Elise Arata, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Santa Barbara County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Santa Barbara County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will be opening two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) on Saturday, January 28th. The DRC...
FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center Open in Calaveras County for Those Affected by Winter Storms
A Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) is now open in Calaveras County for those whose uninsured and underinsured primary residence was damaged or destroyed by recent winter storms. A location in San Andreas is open starting Friday, January...
$19 Million in Grants Now Available to Enhance Safety & Security for Local Reproductive Health Facilities
These grants are part the Newsom Administration’s investments to protect the right to safe and accessible reproductive health care. SACRAMENTO -- Building on California’s commitment to protect reproductive rights of patients and providers alike,...
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Open in Merced County to Assist Those Impacted by Winter Storms
In partnership with Merced County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Tuesday, January 22nd. The DRC offers information on...