Semana de Preparación contra Tsunamis
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...
Keep a Spring in Your Step by Preparing Before Heading Outdoors
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...
Tsunami Preparedness Week: Rare Volcanic-Induced Tsunami Adds Layer to Coastal Risks
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...
Recruitment Announcement: Multiple Executive Level Positions Currently Open
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...
Cal OES Sends Life-Saving Medical Supplies to Assist Ukrainians
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...
Cal OES Announces Release of $1.35 Million in Awards to Help Prevent Intimate Partner Violence
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,...
Cybersecurity and Your Online Safety with Advice from Cal-CSIC Commander Jonathan Nunez
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...
Deadline Extended for Funding Opportunities to Build Community Resilience
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...
INCENDIOS FORESTALES EN INVIERNO
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,...
Wildfires Remain a Concern Despite Wet, Cold Start to Winter
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...
Recruitment Announcement: State Operations Center Director and Deputy Director
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...
Prepare for Cold Temps as Hard Freeze Warning Issued for Central Valley
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...
Cal OES Assists Local Communities in Applying for $250 Million in Federal Grants
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...
Cal OES has Distributed Over 1.6 Billion Pieces of PPE to Californians
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...
Cal OES Awards $200,000 in Grants to Sacramento County to Improve Information Sharing for Suspected Child Abuse Cases
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...