News and updates from Cal OES
Considerations for People with Access and Functional Needs during an Emergency
September is National Preparedness Month, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to ensure all Californians, including individuals with access and functional needs (AFN) (i.e. people with disabilities, older adults, children,...
Advertencia de Evacuación vs. Orden de Evacuación
Advertencia de Evacuación vs. Orden de Evacuación Ya sea una tormenta severa, inundación, terremoto, incendio de maleza u otra emergencia, es importante reconocer la diferencia entre una advertencia y orden de evacuación. En un momento de crisis, esto puede ser algo...
Evacuation Warnings vs. Evacuation Orders
Whether it's a serious storm, flood, earthquake, wildfire, or other emergency, it is important to understand the difference between an evacuation warning and an evacuation order. In times of crisis, it can be confusing. The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
What they are saying: Leaders throughout the state are applauding Governor Newsom’s ongoing strategies to reduce homelessness
What you need to know: State and local leaders throughout California are applauding Governor Newsom’s announcement of a new statewide task force to aggressively prioritize and deploy California’s comprehensive network of services to quickly remove encampments on state...
Prepare a Family Emergency Plan During National Preparedness Month
Experiencing a disaster can be disorienting and stressful. It can impair your decision-making ability and possibly compromise the safety of you and your loved ones. Planning is at the heart of preparedness. Protect yourself and your family by creating a family...