by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 8, 2020 | All
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its mission to support workers who are performing essential tasks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cal OES has sent millions of surgical masks to critical sectors during this ongoing response to the...
by Bryan May | Sep 7, 2020 | All, Cal OES Press Releases
In preparation of dangerous fire weather conditions continuing across the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include strike teams of fire engines, firefighters, hand crews,...
by Bryan May | Sep 6, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) 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 El Dorado Fire burning...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 6, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Fresno, Madera and Mariposa due to the Creek Fire; for San Bernardino County due to the El Dorado Fire; and for San Diego County due to the Valley Fire. The fires have...
by Bryan May | Sep 6, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) 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 Creek Fire burning in...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 6, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
State grid is predicted to approach record energy demand today due to an extreme heat storm Governor Newsom & California energy agencies move aggressively to reduce demand and free up energy capacity for Labor Day weekend Last month, Governor Newsom ordered...
by Bryan May | Sep 5, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
In preparation of dangerous fire weather conditions anticipated to impact several Southern California Counties, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include strike teams of fire...
by Bryan May | Sep 5, 2020 | Allied Agency News
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that Lake, Monterey, Napa, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma counties have been designated to receive federal assistance for debris removal under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. On August 22, 2020,...
by Shawn Boyd | Sep 4, 2020 | All
A significant warming trend will bring High Risk to Very High Risk heat impacts for much of the state through the holiday weekend. Temperatures of 10-20 degrees above normal for Sunday and Monday are expected, while the overnight hours will not cool down much across...
by Shawn Boyd | Sep 4, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 722,283 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There...
by Alyson Hanner | Sep 4, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – As Labor Day approaches, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding Californians about a recently launched bilingual public awareness campaign on the dangers of spreading COVID-19 in social gatherings. The campaign introduces sinister...
by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 4, 2020 | All
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is reminding Californians to take extra precautions to stay safe as another statewide heat wave is expected through Labor Day weekend. Excessive heat warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 3, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an emergency proclamation to free up additional energy capacity amid extreme temperatures across California. The proclamation permits power plants to generate more power by suspending certain permitting requirements,...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 3, 2020 | All
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order extending consumer protections against price gouging through March 4, 2021 as California continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The protections generally prohibit sellers of any kind from...
by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 3, 2020 | Allied Agency News
California State Parks advises Californians to plan ahead this Labor Day weekend since 46 units remain fully closed due to COVID-19 and wildfires. The department is also closing all state beaches in Monterey County and implementing full or partial vehicle access...
by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 3, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers with outdoor workers to take steps to prevent heat illness during a period of high heat across the state. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat watches in effect for most parts of California Wednesday through Monday...
by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 3, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – El Departamento de Salud Pública de California anunció hoy las estadísticas más recientes sobre COVID-19. California tiene 717,177 casos confirmados hasta la fecha. Es posible que las cifras no representen un cambio real de un día a otro, ya que el...
by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 3, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 717,177 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There...
by Monica Vargas | Sep 3, 2020 | Allied Agency News
[Spanish version below. Versión en español a continuación.] Individuals and households who have immediate or critical needs because they are displaced from their primary dwelling by the wildfires may be eligible for a special FEMA financial assistance program. Covered...
by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 2, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 712,052 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There...
by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 2, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – El Departamento de Salud Pública de California anunció hoy las estadísticas más recientes sobre COVID-19. California tiene 712,052 casos confirmados hasta la fecha. Es posible que las cifras no representen un cambio real de un día a otro, ya que el...
by Monica Vargas | Sep 2, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
Housing is Key campaign will connect tenants and landlords with important information about relief and protections under the new state law Under new law, no tenant can be evicted before February 1, 2021 as a result of rent owed due to a COVID-19 related hardship...
by Monica Vargas | Sep 1, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 707,797 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There...
by Monica Vargas | Sep 1, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
Living in California represents an abundance of beauty, affording the options of short trips to the mountains, lakes and historic landmarks. Within those perks, though, lies numerous risks to its residents and visitors. California also is a disaster-prone state, known...
by Monica Vargas | Sep 1, 2020 | Governor Proclamations
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring September 2020 as “Preparedness Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation can be found here and a copy is below:
by Brad Alexander | Aug 31, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
In response to a request from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, a team of 10 Israeli firefighters have deployed to California to assist in battling some of the largest wildfires in the state’s history. Though other countries have supported...
by Bryan May | Aug 31, 2020 | All
Over 16,000 firefighters continue to battle 18 major fires and lightning complexes across California. Fire engines and firefighters are needed on the front-lines to control the massive wildland fires that are occurring in Northern California, specifically for the...
by Shawn Boyd | Aug 30, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 699,909 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 29, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
Editor’s note: Local Assistance Center information has been updated as of Oct. 20, 2020. In the ongoing response and recovery mission to support wildfire survivors impacted by the 2020 fire siege across California, the California Governor’s Office of...
by Shawn Boyd | Aug 29, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 693,839 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 28, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – On the heels of his announcement that California has signed a groundbreaking contract with a major diagnostics company to increase the state’s capacity to test for COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to help the state build out...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 28, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
Blueprint recognizes that COVID-19 will be with us for a long time and that we all need to adapt and live differently to get through this New plan imposes risk-based restrictions on sectors across state; expands time between changes SACRAMENTO – Governor...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 28, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are now available for workers, business owners and self-employed individuals who lost their jobs or businesses or had their work hours substantially reduced as a result of the wildfires that began in...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 27, 2020 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – If you have uninsured or underinsured losses from the recent California wildfires and have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the next step is the home inspection. All inspections will be conducted by phone due to...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 27, 2020 | All
SACRAMENTO – El Departamento de Salud Pública de California anunció hoy las estadísticas más recientes sobre COVID-19. California tiene 683,529 casos confirmados hasta la fecha. Es posible que las cifras no representen un cambio real de un día a otro, ya que el...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 27, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 683,529 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 26, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Lisa Ann L. Mangat, 50, of Elk Grove, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director of Policy and Administration at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Mangat has served...
by Shawn Boyd | Aug 26, 2020 | All
An easily digested quick spin of the top three news updates for this week at Cal OES. Links Disaster Assistance Cal OES Wildfire Response Resources
by Monica Vargas | Aug 26, 2020 | Allied Agency News
[Y por debajo: Se Acerca la Fecha Límite en California para Préstamos por Desastre de la SBA para Daños a la Propiedad Debido el Incendio de Niland] SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 26, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 679,099 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 26, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
Contract with diagnostics company will allow California to process up to an additional 150,000 COVID-19 tests a day with a contractual turnaround time of 24-48 hours Groundbreaking deal will disrupt testing market and drive down cost of tests for everyone; it expands...
by Bryan May | Aug 26, 2020 | Video Packages
If you are impacted by the on-going wildfires in Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties, you may be eligible for assistance from the FEMA. Grants may help eligible survivors with financial assistance that includes rent, home...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 25, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Guidance Applies to Educational and Childcare Settings Groups or Cohorts Must be Limited to No More Than 14 Children and 2 Adults SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today released guidance regarding the in-person supervision of cohorts of...
by Shawn Boyd | Aug 25, 2020 | All
Evacuees from any of the wildfires burning around the state of California often don’t have a place to go for answers to questions, help with immediate emergency logistics or even food and shelter. This video shows you what some survivors of the Lightning Complex...
by Bryan May | Aug 24, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to help increase the availability of CLIA-waived COVID-19 testing and address a variety of issues in response to the pandemic. The order allows the California Department of Consumer Affairs, in consultation with...
by Robb Mayberry | Aug 24, 2020 | All
Cal OES continues its mission alongside partner agencies to support local communities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the latest numbers as of August 24, 2020:
by Brad Alexander | Aug 24, 2020 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Press Releases
Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that wildfire survivors are now able to register for federal financial assistance through disasterassistance.gov....
by Monica Vargas | Aug 24, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 668,615 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There...
by Jim Kyle | Aug 24, 2020 | All
California businesses and residents who suffered damage or losses from the current and recent wildfires are strongly encouraged to register for disaster assistance. As a result of President Trump’s major disaster declaration, both Federal Emergency Management...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 23, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Note to Editors: This news release has been revised to reflect that a total of 35 counties have been on the county monitoring list for 3+ days and are required to close indoor operations for certain sectors based on the July 13 order to slow community transmission....
