Perry Sworn in as New Cal OES Chief of Staff
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci yesterday swore in Timothy Perry as the new Chief of Staff. Perry was appointed to his new position by Governor Gavin Newsom earlier this month. Prior to his...
El Centro de Recuperación por Desastre de Chico pasará a ser un Centro de Préstamos por Desastre de SBA; el Centro de Recuperación por Desastre de Paradise se cerrará
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Los Centros de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC, por sus siglas en inglés) que actualmente operan el Estado de California y la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés), en Chico y Paradise,...
In Preparation for 2019 Wildfires, Cal OES Delivers 11 New Engines Into Mutual Aid System
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) last week transferred 11 new and improved fire engines to local fire departments. The new Type 1 engines are part of the Cal OES Fire Engine program and will replace aging fleet...
California Joins Partnership Encouraging Young Women to Explore Careers in Cybersecurity
SACRAMENTO – As more threats to California move to the online world, preparing and cultivating highly skilled professionals to lead cybersecurity efforts has become a major focus for California. Today, Homeland Security Advisor to Governor Gavin...
Cal OES Pre-Positions Critical Fire and Rescue Public Safety Resources Ahead of Strong Winter Storm
In preparation for significant rainfall forecasted throughout the state, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to work with local public safety agencies to coordinate and deploy the strategic pre-positioning of specialized...
Cal OES Pre-Positions Critical Fire and Rescue Public Safety Resources Ahead of Storm Impacts
In preparation for significant rainfall forecasted in areas of recent burn-scarred hillsides throughout Southern California, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to work through the weekend with local public safety...
FEMA extiende la fecha límite para solicitar asistencia por desastre al 15 de febrero
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Los residentes de los condados de Butte, Los Ángeles y Ventura que sufrieron daños por los incendios forestales de Camp, Hill o Woolsey tienen 15 días adicionales para solicitar asistencia de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo...
Cal OES Pre-Positions Critical Firefighting Resources, Personnel in Riverside County
In preparation for intense rainfall in the areas near recent wildfire burn scar zones in Southern California, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically pre-positioned critical fire resources and personnel in Riverside...
Abre Centro de Recuperación por Desastre en Paradise
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – El tercer Centro de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC, por sus siglas en inglés) en el condado de Butte se abrirá en Paradise mañana para brindar a los residentes afectados por los incendios forestales de California recursos...
With Rain in the Forecast, Cal OES Pre-Positions Critical Firefighting Resources, Personnel in 3 Southern California Counties
In preparation for intense rainfall in the areas near recent wildfire burn scar zones in Southern California, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically pre-positioned critical fire resources and personnel in Santa...
Nearly $350 Million in Federal Grants and Loans for Wildfire Survivors
Over the two months since wildfires in two disparate regions of the state grew into deadly disasters of historic proportions, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have approved more...
State Representatives to Discuss State Debris Removal Program During Meeting Saturday at King Gillette Ranch
Representatives from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and CalRecycle will discuss the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program and how the participation of private property owners whose homes were destroyed or...
After Applying for FEMA Assistance, it’s Important to Keep in Touch
Immediately after a disaster, keeping in touch with family is important. It’s also important to keep in touch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after you have registered for disaster assistance. Many survivors of the November...
Beware of Post-Wildfire Scams
State and federal recovery officials urge California residents to watch for and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud from scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals who may try to prey on survivors of the Camp, Hill and Woolsey...
Butte, Ventura Co. DRCs Closing on Sundays; Butte County Changing Hours
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Hours and days of operation at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Chico and Oroville in Butte County will change this weekend. Beginning Sunday, Dec. 9, both DRCs will be closed on Sundays. Hours of operation will be Monday...