by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Oct 26, 2021 | All
3,600+ properties returned after completing entire debris removal process Even as debris removal on this year’s fires is underway, more than 80 percent of properties participating in the state’s debris removal program can now begin reconstruction. Administered by the...
by Brittani Peterson | Oct 26, 2021 | All, Marked as Featured
There is more than a 99% chance of one or more magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquakes striking California. While there is a 75% chance of one or more magnitude 7.0 or greater earthquakes striking Southern California alone. California has a history of destructive...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Oct 25, 2021 | All
The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance has been extended for those impacted by the California Wildfires. The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance is November 8, 2021. The extension applies homeowners and renters affected by California...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Oct 23, 2021 | All, Cal OES Press Releases
With multiple weather systems bringing rain across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical resources including fire engines, hand crews, dozers, dispatchers, IMT members, one swift water...
by Shawn Boyd | Oct 22, 2021 | All, Podcast
In this episode (#89) we talk with Jerry Sipe, recovery manager for Dixie and Beckwourth Complex Fires in Plumas County. He talks about how the utter devastation in Greenville, a town of about 1,100 in Plumas County, has left a debris field from one end to the other,...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 22, 2021 | All, Allied Agency News, en Español
Durante los últimos meses, el trabajar desde el hogar, ha sido una necesidad, más que un privilegio a causa de la pandemia, y aunque ello conlleva un ambiente, tal vez más relajado para muchos, no significa que las medidas de seguridad se deban olvidar. Al contrario,...
by Brittani Peterson | Oct 21, 2021 | All, Marked as Featured
Driving can be dangerous in the best of weather conditions. But when snowstorms, mudslides, torrential rain, and high winds occur, drivers can be much more prone to committing roadway errors that lead to car accidents. Drivers are always encouraged to be alert, safe...
by Jonathan Gudel | Oct 21, 2021 | Cal OES Press Releases
Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) joined local, state and federal partners to remind Californians about the importance of earthquake preparedness with the annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On...
by Brittani Peterson | Oct 21, 2021 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order that supports communities impacted by recent wildfires by extending various prohibitions on price gouging in impacted counties through December 31, 2021. Governor Newsom has proclaimed a state of...
by Ellie Mirmazaheri | Oct 20, 2021 | All
As late October storms deliver much-needed rain and snow across California, the wet weather reminds us to be on the lookout for potential flooding and mudslides in areas recently burned by wildfires. It doesn’t take heavy rain to trigger dangerous debris flows...
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 19, 2021 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The last day to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is Oct. 25, 2021. Homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained uninsured or underinsured damage...
by Jonathan Gudel | Oct 19, 2021 | All
Living in California, there are constant reminders about the threat of earthquakes. On average, Southern California has about 10,000 earthquakes each year. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is at the forefront of public safety, and...
by Brittani Peterson | Oct 15, 2021 | Marked as Featured
After 18 months of juggling work and school, Benjamin Greer graduated from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s National Preparedness Directorate, FEMA and the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) with 21 of his classmates on...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 15, 2021 | All, en Español
Seguramente usted ha escuchado más de una vez, que la temporada de incendios en California ha cambiado y por ello, todos los días del año en el Estado Dorado, debemos estar preparados, Ello conlleva, concientización y preparación para hacer frente los incendios...
by Jonathan Gudel | Oct 13, 2021 | All
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Alisal Fire in Santa Barbara...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 12, 2021 | All, Allied Agency News, en Español
En abril del 2015, el Centro de Investigación Pew, publicó un informe sobre el porcentaje de adolescentes que diariamente navegaban por internet. El estudio especificó que 92 por ciento lo hacía diariamente, incluyendo un 24 por ciento que dijo hacerlo de manera...
by Shawn Boyd | Oct 12, 2021 | Podcast
The Dixie Fire was a tough one. It started on July 13, 2021, and is still burning (as of this post on Oct. 12) on the Plumas National Forest, Lassen National Forest, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and in five counties: Butte, Lassen, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama. It has...
by Ellie Mirmazaheri | Oct 12, 2021 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Even as debris removal on this year’s fires is about to get underway, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) have reached a huge milestone in cleaning...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Oct 11, 2021 | All
Eric P. Swanson has been sworn in as Deputy Director of Finance and Administration at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Swanson was Deputy Director of the Office of Fiscal Services at the California Department of Corrections and...
by Jonathan Gudel | Oct 11, 2021 | All
With Red Flag Warnings issued throughout much of Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical firefighting resources to include strike teams of fire engines, firefighters, hand crews,...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 6, 2021 | All, Allied Agency News, en Español
CAMPAÑA DETENTE, PIENSA Y CONECTATE Este movimiento se fundamenta en la educación y sensibilización nacional en torno a la importancia de la seguridad cibernética. Por ello, los siguientes consejos, aunque parezcan muy básicos, se pueden convertir en herramientas...
by Ellie Mirmazaheri | Oct 6, 2021 | All
Californians in six counties impacted by 2021 wildfires now have until the end of November to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits. The extension to file an application is November 30, 2021 for individuals in Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Tehama,...
by Alicia de la Garza | Oct 5, 2021 | Allied Agency News
Shasta County – A Local Assistance Center (LAC) will be opening to provide recovery assistance services to residents impacted by the Fawn Fire. It will be open Friday, October 8 through Monday, October 11 at the Shasta Lake Community Center, 4499 Main Street, in...
by Brittani Peterson | Oct 5, 2021 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Moving to protect public health and the environment, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Orange County to support the emergency response to the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach that originated in federal waters. “The...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 4, 2021 | All, Allied Agency News, en Español
LA INFORMACIÓN DE NIÑOS, EL PRINCIPAL OBJETIVO DE LOS PIRATAS CIBERNÉTICOS. Desafortunadamente, la información de sus hijos, es particularmente atractiva para los especialistas en robo de identidad, y todo inicia con el robo de su número de seguro social. El número...
by Ellie Mirmazaheri | Oct 1, 2021 | All
Tehama County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open three Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRCs) in Tehama County beginning October 3. The MDRC will offer information on...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Oct 1, 2021 | All, en Español
Concluido el mes nacional de prevención, el primero de octubre se pone en marcha otro periodo de concientización. En esta ocasión, el Mes Nacional sobre Seguridad a través del internet. El incremento de piratas cibernéticos, nos lleva a redoblar esfuerzos y fusionar...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Sep 29, 2021 | All
Even as debris removal following this year’s fires is about to get underway, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) have reached impressive milestones locally...
by Ellie Mirmazaheri | Sep 29, 2021 | All, Allied Agency News
Mendocino County, in conjunction with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) to support fire survivors from the Hopkins Fire. The LAC will be open on October 7. Disaster survivors whose homes were...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 28, 2021 | All, en Español
Muchos de los incendios más grandes y destructivos en la historia de California, se han registrado durante la época del otoño, y considerando que el 88 por ciento del Estado de California se encuentra en condición extrema de sequía, las medidas de precaución se deben...
by Brittani Peterson | Sep 28, 2021 | All
Fires, floods, mudslides and earthquakes—Disasters can strike at any time without warning. Do you know what to do or have a plan in case of an emergency? First responders may be delayed in responding. Being prepared will help you take care of yourself, your family and...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 27, 2021 | All, en Español
Los empleados estatales podrían ser elegibles para recibir beneficios, si se vieron impactados por los incendios forestales. Inclusive, si un familiar fue afectado por la misma causa, también podrían ser considerados. A continuación, encontrará información sobre...
by Brittani Peterson | Sep 27, 2021 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Shasta County to support the response to the Fawn Fire, which has to date burned 8,559 acres, destroying homes and causing the evacuation of thousands of residents. California last week...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 27, 2021 | All, en Español
SACRAMENTO – Residentes de los Condados Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Trinity y Tehama, afectados por incendios forestales pueden solicitar asistencia federal por desempleo durante una emergencia (DUA, por sus siglas en inglés). La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de...
by Alicia de la Garza | Sep 27, 2021 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is set to open in Weaverville on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Operated by Trinity County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The DRC will...
by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 27, 2021 | Cal OES Press Releases
With extreme fire conditions forecast throughout much of Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical firefighting resources to include strike teams of fire engines, firefighters, hand...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Sep 24, 2021 | All
As a state employee, if you or a family member are impacted by the fires in California, you may be eligible to receive state benefits. As we have multiple fires burning throughout the state, you or your family might be impacted. Below is some helpful information about...
by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 24, 2021 | Cal OES Press Releases, Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Fawn Fire in Shasta County....
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 23, 2021 | All, en Español
Aumenta el número de reportes de personas, quiénes tras perder su hogar durante un incendio forestal, se han convertido también en el blanco de estafadores. Los delincuentes, en muchos casos, se hacen pasar por oficiales de agencias gubernamentales como FEMA y...
by Brittani Peterson | Sep 23, 2021 | All, Marked as Featured
Did you know there is an app on your phone that can alert you seconds before an earthquake hits giving you time to act? The MyShake app, is the country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system giving California residents crucial seconds to take cover...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 22, 2021 | All, en Español
Cuando hablamos de estar preparados para enfrentar una emergencia, muchas veces no consideramos a las mascotas, y para muchos, los animales son parte fundamental de sus familias. Por ello, en Septiembre, el Mes nacional de Preparación contra Emergencias, es importante...
by Ellie Mirmazaheri | Sep 22, 2021 | Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As residents impacted by wildfires in Lassen, Plumas, Nevada, Placer, Tehama and Trinity counties start their recovery, it’s important they stay informed on what to expect next. If you applied to FEMA and said you are unable to live in your home...
by Alicia de la Garza | Sep 22, 2021 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Federal disaster assistance is now available for wildfire survivors with uninsured and underinsured damage to their primary residence in Tehama and Trinity counties. Assistance may include funds for temporary housing while you are unable to live...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 20, 2021 | All, en Español
MES NACIONAL DE PREPARACIÓN Septiembre, es el mes nacional de preparación ante cualquier emergencia o desastre natural y es por ello, que es necesario recordar como todos debemos trabajar en equipo y concientizar a la población sobre la importancia de todos los días...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Sep 20, 2021 | All
Job Description and Duties The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is recruiting for a Senior Public Information Officer to lead the state’s communications and outreach efforts to diverse and vulnerable communities around emergency preparedness...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 20, 2021 | All, en Español
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Este lunes abrió sus puertas un Centro de Recuperación de Desastre (DRC) en la Ciudad de Janesville, para brindar información sobre recursos disponibles para quienes perdieron su propiedad durante el Incendio forestal Dixie, o sufrió daños. A los...
by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 20, 2021 | All
With Red Flag Warnings issued throughout much of Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical firefighting resources to include strike teams of fire engines, firefighters, hand crews,...
by Alicia de la Garza | Sep 20, 2021 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is set to open in Janesville on Monday, Sept. 20. Operated by Lassen County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the DRC will offer...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Sep 17, 2021 | All, en Español
Los afectados por los incendios forestales deben estar atentos ante el aumento de estafadores, quienes están al acecho de su información personal, a través de fraude, estafas y robo de identidad. En algunos casos, los ladrones intentan registrarse con FEMA, utilizando...
by Shawn Boyd | Sep 15, 2021 | Podcast
In this episode (#87) we talk with an expert on disaster mitigation. He is Professor Satoru Nishikawa, Disaster Mitigation Research Center, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan. We had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Nishikawa about the topics that connect Japan and...
