About Us

The Governor's Office of Homeland Security (OHS) acts as the Cabinet-level State office for the prevention of and preparation for a potential terrorist event.

OHS serves a diverse set of federal, State, local, private sector and tribal entities by taking an "all-hazards" approach to reducing risk and increasing responder capabilities.

Because California is prone to floods, fires, and earthquakes in addition to the potential for an attack using man-made weapons of mass destruction, OHS is committed to contributing to a comprehensive, well-planned all-hazards strategy to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from any possible emergency.

OHS is responsible for several key State functions including:

• Analysis and dissemination of threat-related information
• Protection of California's critical infrastructure
• Management of the State's homeland security grants
• S/B Training and exercising of first responders for terrorism events

2008 State Homeland Security Strategy (pdf)

2007 Annual Report

Executive Order D-67-03 (pdf)