by Alyson Hanner | Jan 28, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Grant Announcements
To coincide with the launch of the Prepare California program, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is hosting a series of webinars to assist communities in applying for funding. What is Prepare California? Prepare California is a $100...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Jan 27, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Cal OES Press Releases
Funding is now available for two first-in-the-nation campaigns that seek to protect Californians most at risk of fires, floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters MATHER, CA – As part of California’s nation-leading effort to build community resilience among...
by Claudia Coons | Jan 27, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog
La campaña asigna $25 millones para ayudar a desarrollar la resiliencia comunitaria SACRAMENTO – La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (conocida por su sigla en inglés, Cal OES) anunció hoy una nueva oportunidad de financiamiento para que organizaciones...
by Alyson Hanner | Jan 27, 2022 | Cal OES Blog, Cal OES Press Releases, Grant Announcements
Nation’s First Program Helps Fund Infrastructure Projects in California SACRAMENTO — The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the release of applications for a first-in-the-nation grant program focused on building...
by Claudia Coons | Jan 27, 2022 | Cal OES Blog, Cal OES Press Releases, Grant Announcements
Campaign allocates $25 million to help build community resiliency SACRAMENTO – The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced a new funding opportunity for local partners to build disaster resilience in vulnerable communities. Under California’s...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 26, 2022 | All
NOTE: The information in Spanish can be found at the end of the English version (la información en español la puede encontrar al finalizar la versión en inglés) SACRAMENTO – Building upon the success of California’s first-in-the-nation earthquake alert...
by Brittani Peterson | Jan 25, 2022 | Allied Agency News
WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on National Human Trafficking Prevention Month: “Human trafficking is an abhorrent crime that impacts an estimated 25 million people, here in the United States...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 25, 2022 | All, en Español, Grant Announcements, News
SACRAMENTO – Buscando reforzar el esfuerzo de proteger a los californianos de la violencia generada por el odio, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (conocido como Cal OES por sus siglas en inglés), anunció los premios de $47.5 millones de dólares...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 25, 2022 | All, Cal OES Press Releases, Grant Announcements
SACRAMENTO – Strengthening efforts to protect Californians from hate-motivated violence, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the awarding of $47.5 million to 290 community groups across the state. The funding, which was...
by Brittani Peterson | Jan 21, 2022 | All, Marked as Featured
Continuing to actively work to stop the spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron Variant, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to rapidly distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to schools, counties and medical facilities across...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 20, 2022 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Blog
GRIZZLY FLATS, Calif. – Continuing to work rapidly to help communities affected by the Caldor Fire respond and recover, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues operations to remove fire-related structural debris, concrete, ash, and...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 20, 2022 | All, en Español
Es importante que todos los californianos sigamos implementando las únicas medidas de prevención que nos ayudan a combatir el COVID-19. Y esas medidas por más básicas que parezcan, siguen siendo vitales. Así que protéjase y también proteja a su familia: Antes que...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 18, 2022 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Blog
To ensure that every school in California can access a ready supply of free, convenient, personal protective equipment (PPE), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has partnered with the State Department of Education to distribute nearly...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 18, 2022 | All, en Español
Ordene hoy sus equipos caseros de pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 A partir de este 19 de enero, los californianos pueden pedir que se les envíen kits de pruebas antígenos directamente a sus hogares. El programa inicial permitirá que cada hogar solicite 4 pruebas, las...
by Brittani Peterson | Jan 18, 2022 | All
Starting on January 19, Californians can place orders directly with the federal government to have antigen tests kits mailed directly to their homes. The initial program will allow four free tests to be requested per residential address, with tests typically shipping...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Jan 15, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog
As of 1/15/22 at 8:45 a.m.: What Based on a massive volcanic eruption in the South Pacific, a Tsunami Advisory has been issued for the west coast of California. This could produce strong wave activity for 24 hours and possible damage to boats, harbors, beaches and...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 11, 2022 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Blog
SACRAMENTO – Less than a week remains for owners of properties that sustained structural damage in the Hopkins, Washington, Windy, French, Fawn and River Complex fires to enroll in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program. January 15 is the deadline for...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 11, 2022 | Cal OES Blog
California is prone to many types of natural disasters. The state sees major wildfires, earthquakes, and extreme weather. As natural disasters become more common, it’s important to have a safety plan for all family members, even the 4-legged ones! One of the easiest...
by Shawn Boyd | Jan 10, 2022 | All, Podcast
https://CalOESpodcaster.podbean.com/mf/play/s4rjtn/Larry_Colliins_Podcast_mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS January 12, 2010, Haiti suffered enormous loss of life and destruction when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck about 16 miles west...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 10, 2022 | All, en Español
PRESUPUESTO PROPUESTO POR EL GOBERNADOR PARA EL PERIODO 2022-23 – Destaca la importancia de la respuesta a emergencias En el 2021, los californianos enfrentaron varias emergencias, que se ubican entre las más desafiantes en la historia del estado, incluyendo la...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 10, 2022 | All
In 2021, Californians endured some of the most challenging emergencies in state history, including the COVID-19 pandemic, catastrophic wildfires, oil spills and earthquakes. With climate change continuing to intensify and lengthen the fire season in California, 10 of...
by Brittani Peterson | Jan 10, 2022 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled his 2022-23 state budget proposal – the California Blueprint, a bold plan building on the state’s ongoing work to confront California’s greatest existential threats, bolster our strong economic growth and make historic...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 10, 2022 | All
information in Spanish at the end of the English version SACRAMENTO – As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to protect Californians amid the national surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order establishing...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jan 10, 2022 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation adding Trinity County to the state of emergency proclaimed last week to assist several counties across the state impacted by recent winter storms. To support the ongoing response and recovery efforts in the...
by Shawn Boyd | Jan 7, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Video Packages
We went to the source to give you an update on what the State Operations Center (SOC) is doing in response to the dramatic increase in positive Covid-19 infection rates. Mike Massone is the Cal OES assistant director of response, north, and he gives us the lowdown on...
by Brittani Peterson | Jan 7, 2022 | All, Marked as Featured
Cal OES urges Californians to be prepared before, during, and after a storm, there are a few key things to consider to keep your family and your home as safe as possible. As the season for severe winter weather sweeps across the country, make sure your family and your...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 6, 2022 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Blog
More than 4,200 properties returned after completing entire debris removal process SACRAMENTO – More than ninety-five percent of properties whose owners signed up to participate in California’s debris removal program following the 2020 wildfires have completed...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 6, 2022 | All, en Español
AYUDA PARA AFECTADOS POR LA TORMENTA INVERNAL Si usted fue uno de los afectados en el Condado de Nevada por la tormenta invernal registrada la última semana de diciembre, sigue sin electricidad y necesita madera para calentar su hogar, puede visitar las siguientes...
by Savannah R. Tapia | Jan 6, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog
Debris removal crews continue to make quick work of clearing remnants from 2021’s worst wildfires. Crews have begun the identification and removal of hazardous trees statewide. This week, the felling and removing of hazard trees in El Dorado County continues following...
by Shawn Boyd | Jan 4, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Video Packages
A lot of words get thrown around in the world of emergency response without thinking twice about who’s hearing it and what it means to them. But in the Cal OES world, there’s one word that affects just about every staff member, and certainly those who are...
by Alicia de la Garza | Jan 4, 2022 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Blog
A late December storm brought heavy snowfall to the Foothills, damaging power lines and knocking trees into roadways. In Nevada County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local, state and private sector partners to help...
by Brittani Peterson | Jan 3, 2022 | All
Unsettled weather has impacted much of California with multiple rounds of rain, heavy snow, and gusty winds. This has prompted widespread road closures, power outages, and high avalanche risks across the Sierra. Below you will find open Shelters and Warming Centers,...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Dec 30, 2021 | All
Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), issued the following statement regarding the state’s response to ongoing winter storms: Director, Mark Ghilarducci (English):...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Dec 30, 2021 | All, Governor Press Releases, Governor Proclamations
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in several counties across the state to support the ongoing response to recent winter storms. The emergency proclamation supports response and recovery efforts, including expanding access...
by Jonathan Gudel | Dec 30, 2021 | All
Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order that supports ongoing recovery efforts in counties severely impacted by wildfires by extending various prohibitions on price gouging. The order also allows state-level prohibitions in other counties, where recovery...
by Brittani Peterson | Dec 29, 2021 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Working aggressively to protect Californians from the winter storms impacting much of the state, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement today on emergency response efforts now underway. “At my direction, the California...
by Jonathan Gudel | Dec 29, 2021 | All
* Information in Spanish, at the bottom of the english version As another persistent winter storm continues to batter communities statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources including...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 27, 2021 | All, en Español
RESUMEN ANUAL 2021 Conforme escribimos las últimas páginas del 2021, es tiempo de viajar en el tiempo para recordar los momentos más destacados del año, ya que además de lo que normalmente enfrentamos como tormentas invernales, sequías y calor extremo por citar...
by Jonathan Gudel | Dec 27, 2021 | All
As the calendar year inches closer to 2022, it is time to reflect on another historic year for California. Aside from the usual threats of winter storms, drought, and extreme heat, among others, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 23, 2021 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Despite the recent inclement weather in areas affected by this year’s fires, state debris officials report that crews have made significant progress in removing wildfire debris from properties whose owners have chosen to participate in...
by Alicia de la Garza | Dec 23, 2021 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to support students displaced by the Dixie Fire earlier this year. The order allows local educational agencies in Plumas County that had school buildings damaged due to the Dixie Fire to use...
by Jonathan Gudel | Dec 23, 2021 | All
With another strong winter storm forecast to potentially impact burn scar areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources including fire engines, dozers, aircraft, swift water rescue teams and...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Dec 21, 2021 | Cal OES Blog
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is growing our best-in-class multimedia team to better serve Californians during disasters. We are actively recruiting to fill several roles within the Multimedia Services Branch of our Office of Crisis...
by Brittani Peterson | Dec 20, 2021 | Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), issued the following statement on the large earthquake west of Petrolia in Humboldt County and felt throughout the region: On behalf of Governor Gavin Newsom...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 20, 2021 | All, en Español
MES DE PREVENCIÓN DE MANEJO SIN CONSUMO DE ALCOHOL Y DROGAS Durante los últimos años, una de las principales causas de muerte en California está relacionada con el alcohol. En el 2020, se registraron 33 fallecimientos a causa de accidentes automovilísticos provocados...
by Brittani Peterson | Dec 20, 2021 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges all motorists to be safe during the holidays. Two of the most celebrated dates in December – Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve – are also among the most dangerous due to driving under the influence...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 16, 2021 | All, en Español, Podcast
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5jmvys/91_ROSEVILLE_911_mixdown7ee5t.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia, o Cal OES por sus siglas en inglés, ha implementado cambios en la tecnología, transformando el sistema...
by Brittani Peterson | Dec 16, 2021 | All
To assemble your kit, store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag. Car Emergency Kit Supplies A basic emergency supply kit could include the following...
by Brittani Peterson | Dec 16, 2021 | All, Cal OES Press Releases, Marked as Featured
Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Donald O’Keefe as the new Chief of Law Enforcement at Cal OES, building on a distinguished career in law enforcement at both the local and federal level. In 2012, O’Keefe was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as the...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Dec 14, 2021 | All, en Español
12 meses han transcurrido desde que en California fue suministrada la primera vacuna contra el coronavirus. Esa fecha que queda registrada con letras de oro en la historia del estado, tuvo lugar el 14 de diciembre del 2020 en el Condado de Los Ángeles. En presencia...
