Cal OES Fire and Rescue Chief Brian Marshall Details Preparations for Fire Season
[powerpress] In this episode (#97) we talk with Cal OES Fire and Rescue Chief Brian Marshall. With an impressive 30 plus year background in emergency management, Chief Marshall has been serving with Cal OES since 2019. With California heading into...
Environmental Benefits to Forests and the Critters that Chase Wildfires
While continuing recovery efforts in counties affected by wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) proactively prepares and raises awareness with all Californians regarding the impacts and benefits of wildfires...
Summer Outdoor Safety Tips and Tricks:
California is home to beautiful mountain ranges, lush valleys, inviting trails and campgrounds. However, don’t let a fun day spent outdoors turn into an emergency! The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all...
New Counties Added to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance
As the state continues its efforts to support communities impacted by the February and March storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announces the addition of several counties to the Presidential Major Disaster...
Federal Disaster Assistance Deadline Extended to September 1 for February and March Storm Survivors
Supporting California communities impacted by the February and March severe storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has requested from the federal government and received an extension for Californians to apply for...
Federal Assistance Now Available in Affected Counties Following February & March Storms
FEMA assistance is now available to affected California communities following the storms in February and March…
Summer of Safety: Preparing for Power Outages
Whether California experiences high winds, extreme heat, or other effects of climate change, there are various factors that could cause for your power to go out. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you and your...
Invasive Species Surge as a Result of Winter/ Spring Storms
Facilitating wide-ranging efforts to help California communities recover following the severe winter and spring storms is a priority for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Cal OES’s Environmental-Historic Preservation...
Listos California Accomplishes People-Powered, Multi-Language Phone Banking Goal of Calling 2 Million Californians
Nearly 50,000 Californians signed up for life-saving emergency alerts SACRAMENTO – Proactively working to protect Californians from flooding and extreme weather impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today...
Community Emergency Response Teams in California
During times of emergency, communities band together to support one another by sharing food or water, helping a neighbor clear snow, or even joining a community-based organization. One of the ways someone can give back to their community is to join...
Early Warning Sirens in Paradise
As we work to build more resilient communities, the town of Paradise in Northern California is now on the cutting edge of hazard mitigation. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) coordinated federal, state and local...
Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Melissa Denio
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
Cal OES’ Seismic Safety Commission to Meet in Sacramento on July 20
Bringing together seismic experts and state leaders, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission is meeting on Thursday, July 20 in Sacramento. What: Alfred E. Alquist...
What Business Owners Can Expect After Registering for Federal Assistance
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works to help get California communities back on the road to recovery from the February and March storms, it’s important that business owners know what to expect after they...
What Individuals Can Expect After Registering for Federal Assistance
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works to help get California communities back on the road to recovery from the February and March storms, its important residents know what to expect after they register for...