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Cal OES Announces $22.5 Million in Grants to Bolster State and Local Cybersecurity Efforts
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for over $22.5 million in grant funds to bolster cybersecurity at a state and local level. The State and Local Cybersecurity...
Federal assistance to states, local and tribal government during wildfires
The Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) provide supplemental federal assistance to states, local and tribal government to fight fires burning on public (non-federal) or privately owned forest or grassland. The Fire Management Assistance declaration process is...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Jordon Boyer, Staff Services Manager I
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 OES) staff has met each...
Governor Newsom announces $76 million in grants to bolster safety and security in faith communities and nonprofits
UPDATED: August 1, 2024 California Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is expediting the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding available to bolster safety and security for nonprofits that are at higher...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Plumas, Butte and Tehama counties due to fires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Plumas County due to the Gold Complex Fire and in Butte and Tehama counties due to the Park Fire. The fires have together burned more than 181,000 acres, forcing the evacuation of thousands of...