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Governor Newsom Announces Launch of $50 Million “Listos California” Campaign to Help Build Community Resilience to Wildfires
Governor Gavin Newsom, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and California Volunteers today released the grantees awarded $50 million in local disaster resilience grants and announced the official launch of the state’s new emergency preparedness...

Cal OES Announces Selection of Vendors to Modernize State 9-1-1 System
SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced an important step forward in making the state better prepared to assist those in need during emergencies and natural disasters. Cal OES has selected four...

Are You Listos (Ready)?
Listos – Spanish for Ready – is a grass-roots disaster preparedness program tailored to meet the needs of Spanish speaking communities. Over 35,000 people have gone through the Listos program since its inception in 2009. This video shows how families are ready, thanks...

California’s Preparedness Day is September 14th!
BE PREPARED CALIFORNIA! We are excited to announce California’s Preparedness Day will take place on Saturday, September 14th from 10a-2p in Old Sacramento! This exciting day will help your family be more prepared in the event of a disaster or emergency....

Cal OES Seeks Requests For Proposal for $3.8M For Campus Sexual Assault Victim Services
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is soliciting proposals for the Campus Sexual Assault (CT) Program. The purpose of the CT Program is to create a comprehensive coordinated community response that is victim-centered, enhances...