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2 mn readCalifornia is known for its diverse and stunning landscapes, and it’s also known for its variety of natural disasters like earthquakes. Have you ever felt the ground shake during an earthquake? When there is an earthquake, different kinds of waves are produced, and these waves shake the ground at different times. These include the […]
2 mn readDuring National Preparedness Month, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is urging Californians to be prepared for all disasters and emergencies. Recognized annually during the month of September, National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder to promote family and community disaster planning not just now, but throughout the year. Cal OES […]
< 1 mn readOver 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 OES) staff have met each new challenge head-on. The nearly 2,000 staff at Cal OES have responded to increasingly complex disasters […]
< 1 mn readSigning up for emergency alerts provides essential time and information ahead of a disaster, as well as updated guidance during, to help ensure the safety of you and your family during an emergency. Every California county offers free emergency alerts to support residents during crises. Enroll in alerts for your residential and workplace counties to […]
2 mn readOn August 24, 2014 at 3:20 a.m., a M6.0 earthquake shook Napa and the surrounding areas in Northern California, causing moderate damage and eliciting a coordinated statewide response. This earthquake also afforded scientists, researchers and emergency managers with information that would contribute to the evolution of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ (Cal OES) […]
2 mn readSe avecina el último fin de semana feriado del verano en este año y por ello, cientos de familia se preparan para visitar ríos y lagos del estado dorado. La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES) les recuerda siempre contar con un plan y nunca desestimar los consejos básicos de prevención. HACER […]
3 mn readSummer’s not over yet! With warm weather upon us, we know many Californians are eager to have some fun in the water. Before you hit the road, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to make safety a priority when you’re recreating at the lake, or other fast-moving body of water. […]
< 1 mn readWith the return of critical fire weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in Sierra County to be able to respond if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include: Sierra County: 4 Local […]
< 1 mn readAs wildfires become more frequent and intense, California wildfire season is now year-round and it’s important that all Californians prepare and remain ready. As the wildfire season in Northern and Central California begins to slow down, Southern California becomes more at-risk for wildfires as the Santa Ana winds start to pick up. Even during the […]
2 mn readWhile it’s important to help pack your child’s backpack, it’s also important to pack a go-bag for your family. Disasters can strike anytime, anywhere, and being prepared is essential in case you need to leave home quickly. As you prepare your child to go back to school, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal […]
