by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Feb 11, 2022 | All
State contractors have cleared the remains — burned metal, concrete, ash and contaminated soil — from nearly 90 percent of homes and properties in El Dorado County whose owners enrolled in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program after last...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Feb 8, 2022 | All, en Español
Cal OES forma parte del Equipo de Protección para el Super Tazón en California Una de las semanas más famosas del deporte a nivel mundial ha iniciado. El próximo domingo 13 de febrero de 2022, en el estadio SoFi de la ciudad de Inglewood, se realizará la edición 56...
by Jonathan Gudel | Feb 8, 2022 | All
For the first time since 1993, the biggest sporting event in the world is returning to Los Angeles. Super Bowl LVI is scheduled for Sunday at SoFi Stadium in the city of Inglewood. While the majority of the world will be focused on the field, as well as commercials...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 8, 2022 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Blog
Located just outside Susanville in Northern California, Janesville is home to just about 2,000 people. When the Dixie Fire headed toward Highway 395, some of those residents evacuated to tents and trailers nearby, only to be moved again when flames switched...
by Claudia Coons | Feb 7, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Courses, Events
In order to help develop, enhance and expand community resilience, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is hosting informational webinars for potential applicants of Listos California grants. Launched in 2019, Listos California is continuing its work...
by Claudia Coons | Feb 4, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Jobs
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is recruiting for an Associate Governmental Program Analyst to be a part of the new Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, working on the Listos California Program. The aim of the Office of Diversity, Equity...
by Claudia Coons | Feb 4, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog
La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (conocida por su sigla en inglés, Cal OES) ha publicado una segunda vuelta de financiación para Listos California. Estos fondos de subvención proporcionarían a las comunidades vulnerables que se ven afectadas de...
by Claudia Coons | Feb 4, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has released another round of Listos California Grants for outreach and education efforts to under-resourced communities that are disproportionately impacted when a disaster strikes. These grant funds would provide...
by Jonathan Gudel | Feb 3, 2022 | All
Earlier this month, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed 2022-23 budget – the California Blueprint – which includes $2 billion in funding and 1,507 positions for Cal OES. Serving as the state’s leadership hub during all major emergencies and disasters, the...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Feb 2, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and its local, state and federal partners are committed to helping survivors of this year’s wildfires recover and rebuild. As part of that commitment, they have been working hard to identify...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Jan 31, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, en Español
Desde que inició la pandemia, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California, (Cal OES por sus siglas en inglés) ha distribuido más de 1.6 mil millones de equipo de protección personal entre todos los residentes de la entidad. Se ha trabajado de...
by Brittani Peterson | Jan 31, 2022 | All
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 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...
