News and updates from Cal OES
Where to Go for California Earthquake Assistance
In the wake of the July 2019 California earthquakes and Governor Gavin Newsom's state of emergency proclamation, a variety of assistance programs are available from state and federal agencies to assist individuals, households, businesses, private non-profit...
Governor Newsom Announces Launch of $50 Million “Listos California” Campaign to Help Build Community Resilience to Wildfires
Governor Gavin Newsom, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and California Volunteers today released the grantees awarded $50 million in local disaster resilience grants and announced the official launch of the state’s new emergency preparedness...
Cal OES Announces Selection of Vendors to Modernize State 9-1-1 System
SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced an important step forward in making the state better prepared to assist those in need during emergencies and natural disasters. Cal OES has selected four...
Are You Listos (Ready)?
Listos – Spanish for Ready – is a grass-roots disaster preparedness program tailored to meet the needs of Spanish speaking communities. Over 35,000 people have gone through the Listos program since its inception in 2009. This video shows how families are ready, thanks...
California’s Preparedness Day is September 14th!
BE PREPARED CALIFORNIA! We are excited to announce California’s Preparedness Day will take place on Saturday, September 14th from 10a-2p in Old Sacramento! This exciting day will help your family be more prepared in the event of a disaster or emergency....