Governor Newsom Announces Extension for Oakland Coliseum Mass Vaccination Site
SACRAMENTO – Following through on his commitment to ensure vaccines continue to be administered at large-scale vaccination sites in Oakland and Los Angeles, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state has reached an agreement with Alameda...
Demographic Data at Oakland and Los Angeles COVID-19 Vaccine Sites
SACRAMENTO – Today, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released demographic data on the populations being served at the state/federal community vaccine clinics in Oakland and Los...
Governor Newsom Outlines the State’s Next Step in the COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery, Moving Beyond the Blueprint
SACRAMENTO – As California surpasses a major milestone in the fight against COVID — administering more than 20 million vaccine doses, including 4 million in the state’s hardest-hit communities, and with hospitalizations continuing to steadily...
FEMA Approves Direct Housing Extension for Paradise Residents Recovering From 2018 Camp Fire
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a 4-month direct housing assistance extension for victims of the Camp Fire, considered the deadliest and...
Early Morning Earthquakes in Los Angeles Rattle Residents; the State Urges Angelenos to Be Prepared for Future Seismic Events
Download the No Cost, MyShake App to alert you about a future earthquake SACRAMENTO – At 4:44 a.m. this morning, a swarm of earthquakes struck Los Angeles, rattling early risers and awakening residents. While the quakes did not cause any damage,...
DoorDash Donates Gift Cards to Support Vaccination Site Workers, Volunteers and Residents of Hard-Hit Communities
DoorDash donates $1 million in gift cards to be distributed via community-based organizations partnering with Cal OES on vaccination operations The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced a $1 million donation...
As California Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Californians 50+, Governor Newsom Receives Vaccine in Los Angeles
SACRAMENTO – With all Californians aged 50 and over now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a vaccination site in South Los Angeles, encouraging Californians to get...
Demographic Data at Oakland and Los Angeles COVID-19 Vaccine Sites
SACRAMENTO – Today, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released demographic data on the populations being served at the state/federal community vaccine clinics in Oakland and Los...
Agencies Participating in Project Roomkey Can Seek FEMA Reimbursement
Through the Public Assistance Program, FEMA is providing 100% federal cost share reimbursement SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is announcing guidance on reimbursement for eligible Project Roomkey...
Ahead of Peak Fire Season, Governor Newsom Announces Surge in Firefighting Support
SACRAMENTO – Following last year’s record-breaking fire season, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced emergency early action to boost firefighting support as California faces another difficult wildfire year. Using Emergency Fund authorization,...
Community Vaccination Centers Surpass Milestone of 500,000+ COVID-19 Vaccinations
In a continued effort to accelerate vaccinations statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that more than a half million COVID-19 vaccines have...
Community Vaccination Center Weekly Update: Johnson & Johnson Single-Dose Shots Vaccinate More, Faster
The state-led, federally supported Community Vaccination Centers (CVCs) in Oakland and Los Angeles have given more than half a million vaccine doses in less than six weeks. To maximize the number of people served, FEMA and the state will begin...
California, FEMA to Complete Vaccine Mission in Oakland, Los Angeles April 11
Having already successfully administered almost a half million vaccinations to Californians to protect against COVID-19, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the...
California’s Tsunami Preparedness Week Buoys Awareness About Coastline Risks
More than 1,200 miles of pristine coastline borders California. Established as a disaster-prone state due to damaging wildfires, earthquakes and flooding, there are also underlying threats and associated risks with tsunamis. While it has been 10...
State Expands Vaccine Eligibility to 50+ Californians Starting April 1 and All Individuals 16+ on April 15 Based on Expected Supply Increases
SACRAMENTO – With supply of vaccines expected to significantly increase in the coming weeks, the state is expanding vaccine eligibility to more Californians. Starting April 1, individuals aged 50+ will be eligible to make an appointment, and...