Oak Fire Evacuees Could be Eligible for Evacuation-Related Expense Reimbursements Under Current Insurance Policy
Commissioner Lara also announces impending action to protect residents from insurance companies non-renewing homeowners’ coverage following Governor’s Emergency Declaration LOS ANGELES — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara reminds residents in...
Cal OES otorga $25 millones en subvenciones a organizaciones locales para proteger de los desastres a las comunidades más vulnerables.
Financiamiento designado para aumentar la preparación y resiliencia ante desastres en comunidades socialmente vulnerables en todo el Estado. SACRAMENTO, CA – Como parte del esfuerzo que realiza California, que es líder a nivel nacional, para crear...
Cal OES Awards $25 Million in Grants to Local Organizations to Protect Vulnerable Communities from Disasters
Funding Designed to Increase Disaster Preparedness and Resiliency in Socially Vulnerable Communities Statewide SACRAMENTO, CA – As part of California’s nation-leading effort to build resilience among vulnerable populations living in areas of the...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Oak Fire in Mariposa County – July 26, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of the Oak Fire in Mariposa County. As of July 26, Cal OES...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Fast-Moving Oak Fire in Mariposa County – July 25, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of the Oak Fire in Mariposa County. As of July 25, Cal OES...
Mark Ghilarducci on KBLA with Dominique DiPrima on How to Keep Our Families Safe in the Next Disaster
As another wildfire season is in full swing in California and the Western States, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci joined Dominique DiPrima in the KBLA studio for the podcast First Things...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Mariposa County Due to Oak Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Mariposa County due to the effects of the Oak Fire, which has destroyed homes, threatened critical infrastructure and forced the evacuation of more than three thousand...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Oak Fire in Mariposa County
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Oak Fire...
Cal OES Seeks Health Professional to Join Children’s Justice Act Program Task Force
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is looking to fill a Health Representative vacancy on the Children’s Justice Act Program (CJA) Task Force. Although this position is not paid, this health care professional would sit...
Cal OES Launches Website Redesign with Upgrades, New Content
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has redesigned its website with the public in mind. On July 20, the Cal OES main website is relaunching with an updated modern public facing site and new upgrades focusing on...
Supporting Neighboring States with EMAC Mutual Aid Resources Pivotal to Disaster Response
Navigating disaster response has never been more challenging. Historic wildfires, flooding, and climate-driven disasters are spreading resources thin across the country. The mutual aid system is the backbone of emergency management, and moving...
California Announces New Details on Efforts to Promote Nation-Leading Red Flag Laws
SACRAMENTO – In the wake of recent mass shootings across the nation, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced $11 million in new community partnerships to expand outreach and education on the use of Gun Violence...
Swift Water Safety: Take Precautions to Keep Your Family Safe Near Local Waterways
As the weather warms up following heavy snowfall in the mountains, many local lakes, river and streams could see above average water levels this spring and summer. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all...
California Sends Recovery Team to New Mexico for Second Deployment in Support of Wildfires
As New Mexico continues to recover from the worst wildfire in state history, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced the deployment of mutual aid resources to assist in the recovery process. Through Cal OES,...
Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Electra Fire in Amador County – July 8, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of the Electra Fire in Amador County. As of July 8, Cal OES...