Shot in the Sun: Jerry Sanders Orders Sniper to Take Out Shooter in McDonald’s Massacre
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in San Bernardino County
SACRAMENTO â Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for San Bernardino County to help the community
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Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Bolster State’s Drought Response
SACRAMENTO â As California prepares for a fifth year of drought, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an executive
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Replacing personal documents after a natural disaster
Wildfire survivors in Calaveras and Lake counties who lost important documents can use this guide to help obtain replacements. All
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Governor Brown Takes Action to Protect Communities Against Unprecedented Tree Die-Off
SACRAMENTO â As record drought conditions exacerbate bark beetle infestation that is killing tens of millions of trees across California,
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Commonly Asked Questions on the Benefits of SBA Disaster Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest disaster loans to businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters. Survivors of the
Read moreHelping Communities Recover from a Disaster: Individual and Public Assistance
When wildfires cause massive devastation to the extent that it warrants a proclamation of a State of Emergency by the
Read moreGovernor Brown Issues Executive Order to Expedite Emergency Housing for Butte, Valley Fire Victims
Today Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced an executive order to further expedite recovery efforts for the placement and processing
Read moreRecovering from Loss: Be Cautious of Possible Scams Following a Disaster
Image source. Following a disaster, if your home or property has been damaged be aware of individuals that may be
Read morePresident Declares Disaster for California
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to
Read morePreliminary Damage Assessments: An Important Step To Recover From A Disaster
After a major disaster, Cal OESâs goal is to help those affected recover from the destruction left behind. One of
Read moreStaying Safe During an Evacuation
Contributed by the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans, photo by Flickr. You never know when you will find yourself in
Read moreAccess and Functional Needs In A Disaster â What You Need To Know
Emergencies and disasters can happen anywhere and at anytime in California. Along with disasters come challenges and that rings even
Read moreICYMI: Governor Brown Visits State Operations Center For Briefing On Destructive Fires Burning Across the State
Yesterday, Governor Brown joined Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci and Cal FIRE Director Ken Pimlott at the State Operations Center
Read moreHow to Replace Your Important Papers Lost During a Disaster
It’s salt in the wound — all your important documents destroyed during a disaster like the wildfires California is enduring
Read moreGovernor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Lake and Napa Counties
SACRAMENTO â Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Lake and Napa counties due to the
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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Valley Fire
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci overnight secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Valley Fire burning in Lake County. The FMAG also enables local, state and tribal agencies to recover eligible costs.
Read moreGovernor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Amador and Calaveras Counties
SACRAMENTO â Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Amador and Calaveras counties due to the
Read moreCal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA for CA Response Agencies to Cover Costs of Butte Fire
SACRAMENTO – California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency
Read moreGovernor Brown Signs Executive Order to Bolster Cybersecurity
SACRAMENTO â Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed an executive order to bolster Californiaâs preparedness and response to destructive cyber-attacks, which increase
Read moreGovernor Brown Expedites Wildfire Recovery in Trinity, Lake Counties
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency order for Lake and Trinity counties to help residents and businesses
Read moreCaliforniaâs Law Enforcement Mutual Aid System at Work Protects Lives, Homes and Property
MATHER, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2015) â As the California Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues coordinating a wide
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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Rocky Fire
SACRAMENTO– California Governorâs Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management
Read moreGovernor Brown Declares State of Emergency in California to Bolster Wildfire Response
SACRAMENTO â With wildfires burning across the state â exacerbated by severe drought conditions and extreme weather â Governor Edmund G. Brown
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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA for CA Response Agencies to Cover Costs of Wragg Fire Burning in Northern California
California Governorâs Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management
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Lieutenant Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Six Counties Following Severe Storms
SACRAMENTO (July 22, 2015) â Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside,
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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA for CA Fire Agencies to Cover Costs of North Fire in San Bernardino County
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to respond to and extinguish the North Fire burning in San Bernardino County. The FMAG also enables local, state and tribal agencies to recover eligible response-related costs.
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What the Heck is a Flex Alert and Why You Should Care
 You know how the lights seem to dim or flicker when the three vacuums, two margarita blenders and seven
Read moreTribute to Cal OES HQ Building Namesake Unveiled
California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., and Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci, unveiled a new plaque honoring Senator William P.
Read moreâNo Moreâ Unveils the California License Plate to Fund Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs
Reports show that 12.7 million people are physically abused, raped or stalked by their partners in one year and today
Read moreCalifornia Deploys Urban Search and Rescue Team to Aid in Nepal Earthquake Response
Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. approved the deployment of Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 2 (CA-TF2) through the
Read moreCal OES Building Namesake a Big Personality, Tireless Advocate: Passes Away
Cal OES is saddened to learn of the passing of William âBillâ Campbell. If you donât know the man, you
Read moreGovernor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
SACRAMENTO â Mobilizing state resources to face another year of extreme dry conditions, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined
Read moreTeen CERT “Saves the Lives” of 125 Students During Mock Disaster
Teacher Laura Crouch did a great thing for Rocklin’s Maria Montessori Charter Academy 7 years ago. She brought Teen CERT
Read moreGovernor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Lake, Tehama Counties for Winter Storms
SACRAMENTO â Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an emergency proclamation for Lake and Tehama Counties due to the effects
Read moreGovernor Brown Directs Assistance for Mono County Wildfire
A Proclamation of a State of Emergency SACRAMENTO â Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an emergency proclamation yesterday for
Read moreVideo: Search & Rescue Volunteer Training
Search and rescue volunteers from around California took part in a large scale training exercise called SAREX 2014. It took
Read moreThe Rich History of the State Operations Center
The very first emergency operations center (EOC) in the United States can be traced back to the military before
Read moreWireless Emergency Alerts: Strengthening Emergency Management Statewide
SACRAMENTO â With more mobile devices than Americans, emergency management personnel view these devices as important assets to alert people
Read moreThe Shared Responsibility of Cybersecurity
Cal OES and California Department of Technology lead Statewide Cybersecurity Task Force Meeting in the Bay Area Following a year
Read moreYouâve been hacked, now what?
Yes, it just happened to me. I was hacked! Dozens of my friends and family were wondering about the strange
Read moreCal OES Welcomes Sherri Sarro as Assistant Chief for Law Branch Region VI
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Governorâs Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Law Branch Chief Mark Pazin officially swears in
Read moreGovernor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Four Counties Following Severe Winter Storms
SACRAMENTO â Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Marin, Mendocino, San Mateo and Ventura counties due
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