OHS News

It is the goal and purpose of the Communications division of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security to provide accurate, timely information to the media and the public about OHS.

The function of the Communication division of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security is to properly explain the various roles of OHS as well as highlight accomplishments made by OHS.

All inquiries that can be accommodated will be in as timely a manner as possible.Every effort will be made to accommodate media requests for information. If the inquiry regards something outside the realm of OHS responsibility, every effort will be made to help find the proper source for the information.

News

• 06/02/08 Director Bettenhausen Encourages California First Responders to Apply for Federal 2008 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program
• 05/21/08 Information on the Interstate 5 Repair Process in Sacramento
• 05/20/08 Don't Let Your TV Go Blank
• 05/06/08 May Newsletter
• 04/04/08 FY 2007 Proposition 1B Waterborne Public Hearing
• 04/04/08 April Newsletter
• 03/13/08 FY 2007 Proposition 1B Transit Guidelines
• 03/07/08 March Newsletter
• 03/04/08 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application
• 02/04/08 Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Dramatic Increase in Federal Funding for Homeland Security
• 01/17/08 New Land and Sea Border Crossing Procedures Starting January 31, 2008
• 01/07/08 Free Admission to Science & Technology Stakeholders Conference for all Uniformed First Responders
• 01/04/08 Travel Alert!: Effective Jan 1, 2008, the Dept of Transportation will prohibit loose lithium batteries in checked baggage.
• 12/19/07 Invitation to 2008 Science & Technology Stakeholders Conference West in Los Angeles, California
• 12/18/07 Governor's Office of Homeland Security Announces GET receiving $41,000 for Mass Transit Security
• 12/17/07 DHS poses five technical challenges to small businesses
• 12/06/07 California Transit Security Grant Program (CTSGP)
• 12/03/07 Travelers reminded of new document requirements beginning January 31, 2008
• 11/26/07 10 Tips for Smart Holiday Shopping Online
• 11/19/07 Traveling for the Holidays? SimpliFLY
• 11/08/07 Statement from Matthew Bettenhausen Regarding Recent Reports of Terrorist Threat to Shopping Malls in the Media
• 11/26/07 10 Tips for Smart Holiday Shopping Online
• 11/02/07 Eligible Partners Encouraged to Apply for Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
• 10/31/07 President Bush issues the first National Strategy for Information Sharing
• 10/10/07 FEMA is seeking public comments on the National Response Framework
• 10/01/07 Public Safety Interoperable Communication Grant CA Supplement (pdf)
• 10/01/07 Remote Control Vehicles and Other Toys
• 09/25/07 Two California Ports Mandate TruckTag Usage
• 09/17/07 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issues Travel Reminder for Air Carriers and Traveling Public
• 09/11/07 DHS Launches Initiatives to Strengthen Private Aircraft Security