by Gustavo Ortiz | Mar 21, 2022 | All
El pasado 15 de enero, el Centro de advertencia de tsunamis en el pacífico del Servicio Nacional de Meteorología emitió una advertencia de tsunami en toda la costa de California, tras la erupción volcánica en la zona de la isla de Tonga. Tras la advertencia, el Centro...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 21, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog
California is home to beautiful mountain ranges, lush valleys and inviting lakes, rivers, and streams and for many Californians, the Spring season means it’s time to explore outside. However, don’t let a fun day spent outdoors turn into an emergency! The California...
by Jonathan Gudel | Mar 18, 2022 | All
On January 15, 2022, the National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a Tsunami Advisory for the entire California coast following the large volcanic eruption near Tonga. As the State Operations Center actively coordinated response efforts and...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 17, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Jobs
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is actively recruiting for several executive level openings. Cal OES is seeking: Southern Regional Administrator, Response Operations Assistant Director, Public Safety Communications Chief, Disaster...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 15, 2022 | All, Cal OES Press Releases
Supplies now on their way overseas include a 50-person field hospital and oxygen equipment to assist refugees fleeing violence. DIXON, CA – Working to support emergency survivors not just in California but across the globe, the California Governor’s Office of...
by Alicia de la Garza | Mar 10, 2022 | Cal OES Blog, Grant Announcements
Taking action to protect Californians from abuse that occurs in a relationship, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has awarded $1.35 million to community-based organizations across the state. Administered by Cal OES, the grants through...
by Shawn Boyd | Mar 7, 2022 | All, Video Packages
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), along with its California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC), is on the forefront of mitigating cyber threats. According to the California Department of Technology, the COVID-19 pandemic...
by Claudia Coons | Mar 1, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Content Types, Grant Announcements, News
SACRAMENTO – The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced a one-week extension for the applications for the 2022 Listos California Community Resilience Grants Program. These grant funds would provide vulnerable communities that are...
by Gustavo Ortiz | Feb 25, 2022 | All
El cambio climático es una realidad. Son muchos los fenómenos naturales que se están generando en fechas que antes no sucedían. Los incendios forestales son un ejemplo de ello, cada vez son más frecuentes, más intensos y por supuesto, sus impactos, más devastadores....
by Jonathan Gudel | Feb 25, 2022 | All
Climate change is a reality. Even after a cold and wet start to winter, many parts of California are facing potential extreme fire conditions. With the idea of fire seasons rapidly evolving, it has become a yearly battle to prepare Californians for potential fire...
by Alicia de la Garza | Feb 23, 2022 | Cal OES Blog
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is recruiting for the Director and Deputy Director of Cal OES’ State Operations Center. These positions will oversee emergency response operations at Cal OES, while working directly with permanently...
by Jonathan Gudel | Feb 23, 2022 | All
As temperatures continue to plummet across the northern part of the state, the National Weather Service-Sacramento has issued a Hard Freeze Warning for Wednesday. Cal OES is actively coordinating the state’s response with local counties and state partners in...
by Alyson Hanner | Feb 18, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Cal OES Press Releases, Grant Announcements
Funds Will Improve Hardscape Infrastructure and Build Resilience in Communities Across the State SACRAMENTO – Working to reduce the long-term risks of natural disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency of Services (Cal OES) today announced it is...
by Brittani Peterson | Feb 17, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Marked as Featured
As California emerges from the Omicron surge and transitions to the next phase of the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services continues to work to ensure our state is ready and able to adapt to whatever may come next. Key...
by Brittani Peterson | Feb 17, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Grant Announcements, Marked as Featured
Continuing to improve the system of sharing information for suspected child abuse cases, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) awards $200,000 to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, with additional funding available for more...
by Brittani Peterson | Feb 16, 2022 | Podcast
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9pyyy6/Ep92_CSTI_Final_mixdownai4u9.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS California experiences numerous unique disasters that first responders and emergency managers must be ready to respond to at any moment....
by Brittani Peterson | Feb 16, 2022 | All
The Winter Search and Rescue (SAR) Training is a 5-Day, 40-hour classroom and field instruction course with experienced instructors. The course is designed by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, Law Enforcement Branch for search and rescue...
by Diana Crofts-Pelayo | Feb 16, 2022 | All
State-managed contractors have cleared eligible wildfire debris from more than 70 percent of the properties whose owners enrolled in California’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program after last year’s fires. To date, crews have removed burned metal,...
by Claudia Coons | Feb 14, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog, Grant Announcements
Working to support school-aged children with emotional support resources, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced $765,000 in funding to help address issues of violence and bullying in schools. The funding will provide counseling,...
by Alyson Hanner | Feb 13, 2022 | Cal OES Press Releases, Governor Press Releases
Grants will deliver housing and support services for homeless youth as part of the Governor’s $14 billion multi-year plan to keep vulnerable individuals off California’s streets SACRAMENTO – Taking action to support teens and young adults experiencing...
by Shawn Boyd | Feb 11, 2022 | All, Cal OES Blog
Oroville Spillway Incident: The Atmospheric Impetus Winters in northern California are normally wet, but not as saturated as they were in 2017. January and February of that year were among the wettest months on record for the entire 110-year history of Feather River...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
