Golden State Risk Management Authority is a member of the PRISM Property program. Every five (5) years, members of this program are required to participate in a property appraisal process. This process ensures the scheduling of accurate replacement costs for your locations. PRISM contracts with Alliant Appraisal Services (AAS) for the appraisal service. There [...]
As we approach June, it seems Summer days are arriving sooner and sooner each year. This year, we have already seen temperatures above 100F in the valley. It is with this in mind, we remind and implore our districts to make sure they are implementing an effective Heat Illness Prevention Program. [...]
CLICK HERE TO APPLY California Fire Foundation currently has grant funding opportunities available up to $15,000. Any CA-based fire department, firefighter association, fire safe councils, and community-based organizations (CERT/NERT or safety focused organizations) are welcome to apply. Funding can be used for: Personal Protective Equipment Specialized Firefighting Equipment Mitigation & Fuels [...]
At their May board meeting the GSRMA Board analyzed GSRMA’s 22/23 Actuarial studies for both the Liability and WC programs. They then applied the current funding levels of the pool against the Capitol Target Reserve policy to determine if there were funds available for a dividend. Based on the Board policy [...]
Many GSRMA member agencies are afforded pollution coverage through Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management’s (PRISM) Pollution Program. The PRISM Pollution and Remediation Legal Liability policy placed with Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company expires on July 1, 2022. The pollution legal liability policy is written on a claims made and reported basis. Any known [...]
Hi, I’m Ryan Brannon, and I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself as Golden State Risk Management Authority’s newest Risk Control Advisor. Just like GSRMA, I’m from rural Glenn County, about 100 miles north of Sacramento. I graduated from Corning High School and went straight into the Marines where [...]
On April 21st, Cal/OSHA approved their third revision to the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The changes outlined in this revision will be in effect from May 6, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Some notable changes to the ETS include: Updates to Isolation and Quarantine requirements, including a helpful, "What Employers [...]
California Association of Public Cemeteries (CAPC) was an event to remember this year! Hosted in Seaside, CA, it was obvious that managers, trustees, and staff were excited to get together and mingle again in between some great training sessions. GSRMA Staff, myself included, were all very happy to get back [...]
CDPH has recently updated their masking requirements. Starting March 1st, 2022, the requirement that unvaccinated individuals mask in indoor public settings will move to a strong recommendation that all persons, regardless of vaccine status, continue indoor masking. Their are several high-risk areas where masking will continue to be required, regardless of [...]