Cal OES has Distributed Over 1.6 Billion Pieces of PPE to Californians
Continuing to actively work to stop the spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron Variant, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to rapidly distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to schools, counties, and...
Cal OES Hosts Free ‘Prepare California’ Webinars
To coincide with the launch of the Prepare California program, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is hosting a series of webinars to assist communities in applying for funding. What is Prepare California? Prepare...
Cal OES Releases $125 Million in Funding to Build Resilience in Communities Most Vulnerable to Disasters
Funding is now available for two first-in-the-nation campaigns that seek to protect Californians most at risk of fires, floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters MATHER, CA – As part of California’s nation-leading effort to build community...
El Estado Anuncia Nuevos Fondos para la Campaña Listos California
La campaña asigna $25 millones para ayudar a desarrollar la resiliencia comunitaria SACRAMENTO – La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (conocida por su sigla en inglés, Cal OES) anunció hoy una nueva oportunidad de financiamiento...
State Launches $100 Million Grant Program ‘Prepare California’ Designed to Build More Resilient Communities
Nation’s First Program Helps Fund Infrastructure Projects in California SACRAMENTO -- The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the release of applications for a first-in-the-nation grant program focused on...
State Announces New Grant Funds for Listos California Campaign
Campaign allocates $25 million to help build community resiliency SACRAMENTO – The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced a new funding opportunity for local partners to build disaster resilience in vulnerable...
California Enhances MyShake App with New Features, Expands Reach
NOTE: The information in Spanish can be found at the end of the English version (la información en español la puede encontrar al finalizar la versión en inglés) SACRAMENTO - Building upon the success of California’s first-in-the-nation...
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on National Human Trafficking Prevention Month: “Human trafficking is an abhorrent crime that impacts an estimated 25 million people, here in...
Cal OES Announces Release of $47 Million in Awards to Help Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations Enhance Security and Safety
SACRAMENTO – Strengthening efforts to protect Californians from hate-motivated violence, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced the awarding of $47.5 million to 290 community groups across the state. The...
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has Distributed Over 1.39 Billion Pieces of PPE to Californians
Continuing to actively work to stop the spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron Variant, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to rapidly distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to schools, counties and...
Following a Break Due to Winter Storms, Debris Removal Operations Already Over 80 Percent Complete in Grizzly Flats
GRIZZLY FLATS, Calif. – Continuing to work rapidly to help communities affected by the Caldor Fire respond and recover, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues operations to remove fire-related structural debris,...
Cal OES Facilitates Distribution of More Than 20-Million Face Masks to County Boards of Education Across California
To ensure that every school in California can access a ready supply of free, convenient, personal protective equipment (PPE), the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has partnered with the State Department of Education to...
Order Free At-Home, Rapid COVID-19 Tests Today
Starting on January 19, Californians can place orders directly with the federal government to have antigen tests kits mailed directly to their homes. The initial program will allow four free tests to be requested per residential address, with tests...
Tsunami Advisory for the California Coast
As of 1/15/22 at 8:45 a.m.: What Based on a massive volcanic eruption in the South Pacific, a Tsunami Advisory has been issued for the west coast of California. This could produce strong wave activity for 24 hours and possible damage to boats,...
Less Than a Week Remains for Property Owners Affected by Hopkins, Washington, Windy, French, Fawn and River Complex Fires to Enroll in State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program
SACRAMENTO – Less than a week remains for owners of properties that sustained structural damage in the Hopkins, Washington, Windy, French, Fawn and River Complex fires to enroll in the state's Consolidated Debris Removal Program. January 15 is the...