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Kids Heat Safety in Hot Cars

< 1 mn readHere are some helpful tips that can prevent your child from having heat-related illness, or worse: Never leave a child of any age in a vehicle unattended for any length of time. Rolling down the windows or parking in shaded areas does little to change the interior temperature of the vehicle. Make it a habit […]

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Heat Safety Considerations for People with Access and Functional Needs

2 mn readAs temperatures continue to increase, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat this summer. Some populations are at a higher risk for heat related illnesses, including people with access and functional needs (AFN) like people with disabilities, older adults, children, limited English proficiency and transportation disadvantaged. […]

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Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Danielle Chapman, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator

2 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 has met each new challenge head-on. The nearly 2,000 staff at Cal OES have responded to increasingly complex disasters […]

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County Cooling Centers and Resources

< 1 mn readAs high temperatures impact Californians across the state, many regions will be experiencing triple-digit weather during the summer season. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and its local partners encourage Californians to seek out cooling centers during this period of extreme heat.  For Summer of Safety tips and resources, visit the Listos […]

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Hydration Tips for Warmer Weather

< 1 mn readAs temperatures increase across the state, so does the amount of time Californians spend outdoors. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has some hydration safety tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe. When working and recreating outdoors, staying hydrated is key to beating the heat: Hydrating Before Work Drinking […]

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Earthquakes: Swarms vs. Sequences

4 mn readAs the state’s premier emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to monitor all disasters around the clock, including earthquakes.  Beginning in February, earthquake swarms in the Southern California area have occurred in four distinct areas in the vicinity of the Salton Sea:   The Salton Buttes area west of […]

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State Awards New Round of Funding to Community Groups to Increase Disaster Resiliency in At-Risk Communities

< 1 mn readGrants support work through community organizations statewide to prepare Californians for emergencies SACRAMENTO – In an ongoing effort to ensure disaster resiliency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), today announced the latest round of grant funding to support community-based organizations helping to prepare Californians for a wide range of hazards and disasters, […]

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During Wildfire Awareness Month, Cal OES Tours State, Reminds Californians Importance of Being Ready for Wildfire

2 mn readRecognizing May as Wildfire Awareness Month, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) emphasized the important role all Californians play in keeping themselves and loved ones safe. WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH KICK-OFF To kick off Wildfire Awareness Month, Cal OES announced the Barona and Viejas Fire Departments as participants of the California Fire and […]

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