We take you behind the scenes to see how everyday citizens are training to be ready when disasters strike. It’s called Community Emergency Response Teams, or CERT, and each local program trains community members in basic disaster response skills, such as small... Read MoreRead more about Inside Look: What Happens When First Responders Need Your Help?
Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino sat down for a Skype interview with Cal OES to talk about the recent solar eclipse, what it’s like being in space and the importance of always being prepared. You can view our full interview with Massimino on our Cal OES... Read MoreRead more about VIDEO: Full Cal OES Interview With Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino
Despite being one of the largest counties in California, Modoc County has less than 9,000 residents. Hotels are few and far between in this rural county, so when over 2,000 fire personnel were assigned to battle the Modoc July Complex Fire, housing and logistics were... Read MoreRead more about Building A Fire Camp Overnight: “People Are amazed At How Fast We Can Mobilize”
Large arenas and stadiums pose many security challenges. This “Inside Look” edition examines what you can do to help authorities, and each other, stay safe. Links Cal OES Law Enforcement Cal OES Large Stadium... Read MoreRead more about Security at Large Arenas and Stadiums