by Brad Alexander | Oct 13, 2017 | All
Understanding Individual Assistance and Public Assistance The Federal Emergency Management Agency may provide two types of assistance, following natural disasters with a presidential disaster declaration: Individual Assistance and Public Assistance. Individual...
by Brad Alexander | Oct 12, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
California state officials held their daily press briefing on the devastating wildfires. The key facts presented during the press conference are listed below the video. Click on video below to play. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc35iwB1l-o[/embedyt] If...
by Jonathan Gudel | Oct 12, 2017 | All
The unpredictably of living in a disaster-prone state such as California reinforces the importance of ensuring that residents are always prepared. Whether it’s an earthquake, flood or wildfire, it is paramount to have a plan and be ready. During these events,...
by Monica Vargas | Oct 9, 2017 | Governor Proclamations
Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration Due to Northern California Fires SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Nevada and Orange counties due to the effects of multiple fires, including...
by Monica Vargas | Oct 5, 2017 | All
You may be ready for the next emergency, but did you remember to prep your pet? We usually make emergency preparedness plans for ourselves and our family, but we often times overlook our other important family members…our pets. Preparing your pet before, during and...
by Jonathan Gudel | Oct 4, 2017 | All
As Las Vegas recovers from the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history, where nearly 60 people died and more than 500 were wounded when a shooter opened fire from a hotel room onto unsuspecting concertgoers at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, the importance of...
by Bryan May | Sep 29, 2017 | All
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is designed to educate and to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. For...
by Monica Vargas | Sep 22, 2017 | en Español
Quieres tomar pasos para estar preparado para un desastre o emergencia? ¿No sabes por dónde empezar? Comience con un kit de emergencia. Aquí están algunas recomendaciones de artículos para su kit: Agua Alimentos enlatados Radio portátil de pilas Linterna Pilas...
by Jonathan Gudel | Sep 20, 2017 | All
Living in California, there are constant reminders about the threat of earthquakes. On average, Southern California has about 10,000 earthquakes each year. Prioritizing earthquake preparedness is a must for all Californians. With various regions of the United States...
by Shawn Boyd | Sep 19, 2017 | Podcast
Captain Pace Stokes, Alameda County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, sat down with Shawn Boyd at the Alameda County Emergency Operations Center in Dublin, California. Their recording session took place on day-1 of Urban Shield. For this year’s...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 16, 2017 | Inside & Quick Look Shows
We take you behind the scenes to see how everyday citizens are training to be ready when disasters strike. It’s called Community Emergency Response Teams, or CERT, and each local program trains community members in basic disaster response skills, such as small...
by Monica Vargas | Sep 14, 2017 | en Español
Hemos visto recientemente en varios partes del país lo fuerte que puede ser la madre naturaleza. California tiene varios riesgos tal como temblores, incendios forestales, tormentas fuertes y no sabemos cuándo ocurrirá el próximo desastre. Por eso es importante tomar...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 7, 2017 | Governor Proclamations
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Madera, Mariposa and Tulare counties due to the effects of the Railroad, Pier, Mission and Peak fires, which have burned thousands of acres, threatened homes and critical...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 4, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci today 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...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 3, 2017 | Governor Proclamations
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Los Angeles County due to the effects of the La Tuna Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, threatened homes and critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of residents. To read the...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 2, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci today 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...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 2, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci today 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 La...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 1, 2017 | Governor Proclamations
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Butte County due to the effects of the Ponderosa Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents. The full text...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 1, 2017 | Governor Proclamations
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring September 2017 as “National Preparedness Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below – or read on the governor’s website here. PROCLAMATION In the coming weeks...
by Brad Alexander | Sep 1, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci today 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 Helena...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 31, 2017 | Governor Proclamations
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Trinity County due to the effects of the Helena Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents. Read the full...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 24, 2017 | All
California is no stranger to disaster. The coastal state has had more than its fair share of wrath from Mother Nature ranging from devastating earthquakes, monstrous wildfires, damaging floods and crippling drought. Knowing that preparedness and capability is...
by Bryan May | Aug 23, 2017 | Inside & Quick Look Shows, Marked as Featured, Video Packages
Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino sat down for a Skype interview with Cal OES to talk about the recent solar eclipse, what it’s like being in space and the importance of always being prepared. You can view our full interview with Massimino on our Cal OES...
by Shawn Boyd | Aug 22, 2017 | Podcast
Press releases are starting to become a thing of the past, while podcasts, videos and infographics are becoming the future. Why? Information overload, smartphones and packed schedules (among many other reasons) is nudging traditional communications to adapt and change...
by Bryan May | Aug 14, 2017 | Inside & Quick Look Shows
Despite being one of the largest counties in California, Modoc County has less than 9,000 residents. Hotels are few and far between in this rural county, so when over 2,000 fire personnel were assigned to battle the Modoc July Complex Fire, housing and logistics were...
by Bryan May | Aug 7, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
California’s 9-1-1 system received more than twenty-eight million calls in 2016 — more than 78,000 calls per day — and 80% of these calls were from wireless devices. Preliminary research from the California 9-1-1 Branch Education and Awareness...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 3, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
Emergencies can be overwhelming and the influx of information even more so. It can be confusing where to find official and accurate information, or how to know if what you’re reading on social media is true. Here are 5 ways to stay informed with facts before, during...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 2, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases, Governor Proclamations
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Modoc County due to the effects of several fires which have burned tens of thousands of acres, threatened homes and critical infrastructure, including power lines, and caused...
by Shawn Boyd | Aug 1, 2017 | Video Packages
Before and after a disaster hits Cal OES has emergency staff on the ground. These crews are some of the foot soldiers who have their fingers on the pulse of the communities they serve and establish important relationships long before any crisis. When disaster...
by Brad Alexander | Jul 20, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
Can you imagine finding your child floating face down in your own pool. It happened, but this story does have a happy ending and we’re using it as a reminder for all. In this week’s Quick Look we’ll show you a very powerful Public Service Announcement produced in...
by Brad Alexander | Jul 20, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed Executive Order B-41-17 to assist response and recovery agencies involved in battling the Detwiler Fire burning in Mariposa County. The entire text of the Executive Order is available below and at the Governor’s Office...
by Monica Vargas | Jul 20, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
Each and every one of us can do our part to keep communities safe by keeping our eyes and ears open. Whether you’re at a sporting event, concert, or hanging out at your local fair, remain alert to your surroundings. When something just doesn’t feel right, say...
by Shawn Boyd | Jul 18, 2017 | Podcast
Imagine this situation — the first time you visit New York City it just happens to be on 9/11. The second time you visit is during Hurricane Sandy, and the third time, would you even go back? The man we’re going to talk to today experienced that string of disasters...
by Brad Alexander | Jul 17, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci today 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...
by Cal OES News Center | Jul 16, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Santa Barbara County due to the effects of the Alamo and Whittier fires, which have burned thousands of acres, damaged agriculture, businesses and critical infrastructure...
by Brad Alexander | Jul 15, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 15, 2017) — California’s firefighting mutual aid system continues working at full speed this weekend sending firefighters and resources from across the state to join the battle at 12 major wildfires threatening dozens of communities at...
by Bryan May | Jul 10, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
The sweltering Summer California heat brings with it dangers in many forms, including poor air quality that can be hazardous to certain groups and a health risk to all. During Spare The Air season, which runs from May 1 until October 31, California residents are...
by Brad Alexander | Jul 9, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today 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 Wall Fire...
by Brad Alexander | Jul 9, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Butte County due to the effects of the Wall Fire, which has burned hundreds of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, threatened homes and caused the evacuation of residents. The...
by Monica Vargas | Jul 6, 2017 | en Español
Cada año, mas de 50 niños de cinco años de edad o menos mueren en las piscinas. Las piscinas pueden ser peligrosas porque los niños pueden entrar al agua sin que nadie se da cuenta. Este anuncio de servicio publico se trata de un caso de la vida real sobre los...
by Bryan May | Jul 5, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
Chance Pardon loves his Summer job as a lifeguard in Los Angeles County. He considers his outgoing personality a key part of his job. “We’re friendly people. We like to talk to our guests,” Pardon said. “We’re up in our tiny box...
by Jonathan Gudel | Jun 30, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
The sounds. The colors. The pageantry and beauty. It’s all what makes watching fireworks a timeless tradition. While the spectacle is often enjoyed on a grand scale, especially on the Fourth of July, it can also create a traumatic experience for pet owners. Those same...
by Monica Vargas | Jun 29, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
Vacation season is officially here. While there’s lots to see and do here in the U.S., many travelers choose to spend that well-deserved time off in another country. Before you get on that airplane to head overseas, here are five things every international...
by Shawn Boyd | Jun 27, 2017 | Video Packages
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, in conjunction with Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, produced a series of public service announcements to remind people just how dangerous backyard pools can be. On June 16th, 2017, the agencies held...
by Bryan May | Jun 26, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
California is now home to an estimated 102 million dead trees, a number shocking to even the most trained eyes. “We’ve never experienced anything like this in California,” said Jeffrey Moore, an 18 year veteran of the US Forest Service. “I...
by Shawn Boyd | Jun 26, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
Record snowfall in the higher elevations this past season is melting and as a result rivers around California are flowing faster, harder and colder than they ever have. Many of these rivers run through national forests, and that’s where rangers are asking...
by Shawn Boyd | Jun 20, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
The five top things to monitor about your pets during the summer. Brought to you by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the Sacramento SPCA. Cal OES published this story five years ago but the information is still as valuable as ever....
by Brad Alexander | Jun 16, 2017 | Cal OES Press Releases
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding everyone to stay cool and hydrated as temperatures across the state continue to climb. For the next several days, temperatures are expected...
by Monica Vargas | Jun 15, 2017 | en Español
Una ola de calor llega a California. El calor extremo puede causar enfermedades y hasta la muerte –es muy importante tomar medidas para prevenir daños causados por el calor. Sabe como protegerte y cuales son los precauciones que debe tomar? Algunas medidas que puede...
