News and updates from Cal OES
State of California Provides Critical PPE in Response to COVID-19
Cal OES continues its mission alongside partner agencies to support local communities by providing critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The graphic below shows the inventory of all critical supplies and what has been...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state. Beginning today, CDPH will update the Regional Stay at Home metrics for each...
COVID-19 Response Efforts Continue to Expand as State of California Deploys Additional Medical Personnel Statewide
SACRAMENTO – The State of California – through the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the Health and Human Services Agency – today announced the deployment of additional medical personnel to healthcare facilities statewide. In total, 2,048 medical personnel...
Seniors 65+ Now Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine to Effectively and Efficiently Increase Vaccine Distribution, Reduce Hospitalizations and Save Lives
New Tool to Notify People of Vaccine Eligibility to Launch Next Week SACRAMENTO – In order to increase the pace of COVID-19 vaccine distribution to those at greatest risk, the state is prioritizing individuals 65 and older to receive the vaccine as demand subsides...
State Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Presidential Inauguration and Physical Security
SACRAMENTO – The following may be attributed to CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray, Cal OES Director and Homeland Security Advisor Mark Ghilarducci and California National Guard Adjutant General David Baldwin: Following the events that unfolded in our nation’s capital last...