Latest news and updates from Cal OES
Podcast #66: Brian Ferguson Takes Helm as Deputy Director of Communications at Cal OES
In this episode (#66) we talk with Brian Ferguson, deputy director of communications at Cal OES. We’ll talk about his transition from working in the governor’s office to the world of emergency management and why he’s OK with not knowing everything about his new...
California Deploying Emergency Management Specialists from Cal OES and CDSS to Assist the State of Florida with Hurricane Dorian Response
With Hurricane Dorian picking up speed and intensity the State of Florida has requested assistance from the State of California through the National Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to assist with response efforts. As a result, Governor Newsom has...
Governor Newsom Visits Paradise Area Students & Teachers as They Head Back to School
PARADISE – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom visited students in Paradise Ridge Elementary School as they begin their first full week of classes for the 2019-20 school year. The school is located where the former Paradise Intermediate campus was based, and combines two...
Where to Go for California Earthquake Assistance
In the wake of the July 2019 California earthquakes and Governor Gavin Newsom's state of emergency proclamation, a variety of assistance programs are available from state and federal agencies to assist individuals, households, businesses, private non-profit...
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...