Podcast #85: Cal OES Leads Covid19-Safe Radiological Exercise ‘Sentinel Response 2021’
In the words of our guest for this episode, “Table top is one thing. Getting your knuckles dirty is another.” Cal OES Assistant Fire Joe Gear takes a few minutes to sit down and talk with us about his role as incident commander, and that of Cal...
Los Tigres Del Norte Lend Their Voices to Urge the Latino Community to Get Vaccinated
Members of the international music sensation roll up their sleeves to encourage others to do the same Members of the legendary band Los Tigres del Norte are among the latest who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. In this new public service...
As Vaccine Eligibility Expands Statewide, California Partners with Nearly 200 Places of Worship to Ramp Up Equity-Centered Outreach
In total, more than 38,000 vaccine doses provided to faith-based organizations 13 pop-up clinics have opened in April to date, additional sites opening every weekend A day after expanding vaccine eligibility, California today achieved a new...
All Californians 16+ Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines
As announced by Governor Gavin Newsom last month, all Californians aged 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting today, April 15. This expansion of eligibility comes as the state reaches major milestones in its vaccine rollout:...
Oakland Coliseum Site Continues to Provide Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine
Public health officials operating the COVID-19 mass vaccination site at Oakland RingCentral Coliseum expect no appointment cancellations or loss of appointment capacity in the coming weeks due to the statewide pause in use of the Johnson &...
Demographic Data at Oakland and Los Angeles COVID-19 Vaccine Sites
Sites transition to local partners SACRAMENTO – Today, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released final demographic data report on the populations who were served during the...
Governor Newsom Signs Landmark $536 Million Wildfire Package Accelerating Projects to Protect High-Risk Communities
Governor and legislative leaders tour fuels management project that helped protect a Butte County community from last year’s North Complex Fire Early action funding invests in wildfire resilience projects including forest management, fuel breaks,...
Vaccination Pilot Mission in Los Angeles and Alameda Counties Reaches Goals as Vaccinations Continue
SACRAMENTO — On Feb. 3, the Biden-Harris Administration and California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an eight-week federal pilot project to establish Community Vaccination Centers (CVCs) in Oakland and Los Angeles — the first state-run, federally...
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Now Available, Apply Today
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now accepting applications for funeral assistance and reimbursement through its COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act...
Partnerships Critical to Success of Cal State LA Vaccination Super Site
THANK YOU to All Partners, which include: California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) Department of Defense (DOD) US Northern...
Update on Cal State Los Angeles Community Vaccination Center
On behalf of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) we would like to thank the public for the outpouring of interest today for vaccination appointments at the Community Vaccination...
Governor and Legislative Leaders Announce Wildfire Prevention Funding Plan
SACRAMENTO– Today, Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) announced a $536 million funding plan to help improve California’s resilience to wildfires. They...
Community Vaccination Center Weekly Update: CVC Pilot Mission in Final Week, But Vaccinations Continue
The state-led, federally supported Community Vaccination Centers (CVCs) in Los Angeles and Oakland will complete their 8-week pilot mission Sunday, April 11. The City of Los Angeles has agreed to manage the Los Angeles operation, as of April 12,...
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Appointments Available at Mass Vaccination Site
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds Californians appointment slots are still available through the end of the week at its mass vaccination site at Cal State Los Angeles. Appointments can be made online at...
Safe Opening and Operation Work Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced this week it will continue to assist state, local, Tribal Governments and Territorial Governments, and some private nonprofits to ensure a safe reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under...