It’s Just a Drill: Emergency Responders to Participate in Training Exercise in Sonoma County
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), California National Guard, and first responders from agencies across the state will be conducting a training exercise at Sonoma Developmental Center on Friday, April 29 to Saturday,...
Take Steps Now to Be Prepared: Wildfire Preparedness
As the state’s lead emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has experienced in the past five years some of the most challenging times for emergency managers, including an unprecedented number of...
Pack a Go-Bag Now to Reduce Stress If Evacuated
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to start preparing now to reduce the stress caused by an emergency. “Disasters happen somewhere in California every day. The time to get prepared is before...
Cal OES Awards Over $13 Million in Grants to Help Prevent Sexual and Domestic Violence
These funds will ensure prevention programs are more accessible SACRAMENTO – As part of a continued effort to provide support to sexual and domestic violence survivors statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)...
Cal OES Announces $20 Million in Grants to Protect and Empower Survivors of Human Trafficking
Funding will allow expansion of support services available statewide SACRAMENTO – In an effort to continue providing services to Californians who have experienced human trafficking, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)...
PODCAST #95: Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci Remembers His Role in OKC Bombing Emergency Response on this 27-Year Anniversary
On April 19, 1995, a yellow moving truck parked in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building; at 9:02 AM, it exploded. The death and devastation it left in its wake was like nothing ever seen in the U.S. The blast killed 168 people and injured...
State Secures Wildfire Recovery Assistance for Canyon Dam
Debris Removal Operations Underway in this Plumas County Community SACRAMENTO – Last year, for over two months straight, the record-breaking Dixie Fire ravaged Northern California, burning nearly one million acres and leveling historic mountain...
Greenville Community Continues Recovery Efforts After Dixie Fire
Cal OES Leads Mission to Rebuild Historic Gold Rush-Era Town SACRAMENTO – Eight months after the Dixie Fire ripped through the Northern California mountain town of Greenville, leveling most of its historic downtown and leaving blocks of homes in...
Youth, Dispatchers Honored at 9-1-1 for Kids Ceremony
In recognition of National 9-1-1 Education Month in April, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) joined 9-1-1 for Kids in recognizing three youth and three dispatchers for exemplary service during an emergency....
Recruitment Announcement: Job Openings at Cal OES
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is recruiting for several positions. Cal OES is a dynamic and fast-paced organization with a problem-solving mentality. The department takes pride in being innovative, agile and taking bold...
Cal OES Recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 10-16, 2022), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recognizes the vital and often unseen work of public dispatchers nationwide. These first responders...
Cal OES Seeks Partners to Uplift Outreach and Education Efforts to Vulnerable Communities
This communications funding will help enhance the Listos California campaign partner work SACRAMENTO – The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced funding to help the Listos California campaign through a comprehensive...
Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Orange County in Advance of Fire Weather
In advance of strong winds and possible record heat, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include fire engines, firefighters, hand crews, water tenders,...
Westfall Appointed as New Cal OES Deputy Director of Response Operations
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci officially swore in Edward Westfall as the new Deputy Director of Response Operations. He was appointed to his new position on March 8. Westfall was the Cal OES...
Green Appointed as New Deputy Director of Logistics Management
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci officially swore in Marvin Green as the new Deputy Director of Logistics Management. He was appointed on March 8. Green has a wealth of knowledge and experience...