“As Californians expect more climate-driven disasters in the years to come, we know these emergencies won’t affect everyone equally,” said Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci. “Our Listos California campaign allows us to build readiness and protect lives by investing in the areas where it is needed most to protect our vulnerable communities.” Read more about Cal OES Awards $25 Million in Grants to Local Organizations to Protect Vulnerable Communities from Disasters

Cal OES Awards $25 Million in Grants to Local Organizations to Protect Vulnerable Communities from Disasters

by | Jul 27, 2022 | Cal OES Press Releases, Grant Announcements, News

Funding Designed to Increase Disaster Preparedness and Resiliency in Socially Vulnerable Communities Statewide SACRAMENTO, CA – As part of California’s nation-leading effort to build resilience among vulnerable populations living in areas of the state most susceptible... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Awards $25 Million in Grants to Local Organizations to Protect Vulnerable Communities from Disasters

Read more about Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Oak Fire in Mariposa County – July 26, 2022

Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Oak Fire in Mariposa County – July 26, 2022

by | Jul 26, 2022 | All

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of the Oak Fire in Mariposa County. As of July 26, Cal OES has deployed 160 local... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Oak Fire in Mariposa County – July 26, 2022

Read more about Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Fast-Moving Oak Fire in Mariposa County – July 25, 2022

Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Fast-Moving Oak Fire in Mariposa County – July 25, 2022

by | Jul 25, 2022 | Cal OES Blog, Cal OES Press Releases

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with state, local and federal partners, is coordinating the deployment of mutual aid resources in support of the Oak Fire in Mariposa County. As of July 25, Cal OES has deployed 130 local... Read MoreRead more about Cal OES Deploys Mutual Aid Resources to Fast-Moving Oak Fire in Mariposa County – July 25, 2022

Mark Ghilarducci and Dominique DiPrima Read more about Mark Ghilarducci on KBLA with Dominique DiPrima on How to Keep Our Families Safe in the Next Disaster

Mark Ghilarducci on KBLA with Dominique DiPrima on How to Keep Our Families Safe in the Next Disaster

by | Jul 25, 2022 | All, Podcast

As another wildfire season is in full swing in California and the Western States, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Mark Ghilarducci joined Dominique DiPrima in the KBLA studio for the podcast First Things First.  He and DiPrima... Read MoreRead more about Mark Ghilarducci on KBLA with Dominique DiPrima on How to Keep Our Families Safe in the Next Disaster

State of Emergency Declared Read more about Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Mariposa County Due to Oak Fire

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Mariposa County Due to Oak Fire

by | Jul 23, 2022 | All

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Mariposa County due to the effects of the Oak Fire, which has destroyed homes, threatened critical infrastructure and forced the evacuation of more than three thousand residents. Driven by... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Mariposa County Due to Oak Fire