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STORM SEASON SAFETY: Take Steps Now to Prepare Before the Storm Arrives
As we approach the 2023 storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local, state and federal partners to ensure the state is prepared for impacts and ready to respond to communities in need. Winter storms have the...
Storm Season Safety: Staying Safe and Alert on the Road
This storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they’re prepared to stay safe on the road. Though it’s best to avoid being on the road during extreme weather, sometimes we may be caught off...
Preparación en el Valle Central de cara a la próxima temporada de tormentas
El pasado mes de abril visitamos la zona del valle central de California, afectada por las intensas tormentas que iniciaron a finales del mes de diciembre del 2022 y se prolongaron durante los primeros tres meses del 2023. Recorrimos partes de los condados de Tulare,...
Central Valley Preparedness: Re-visiting Lake Tulare
https://youtu.be/_becKhqTBP0 Earlier this year, amidst the aftermath of over a dozen atmospheric rivers, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) was assessing damages and coordinating recovery efforts across the state. Last April, we toured...
Southern California Sees Rainfall, Flooding With First Major December Storm
Southern California is getting its first major storm since November, including heavy rainfall, high elevation snow, scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds, and flooding in some areas. As the storm moves through the southern part of the state, the California Office of...