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What to do AFTER a severe storm
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared for what follows disasters. Californians know how important it is to be ready before a disaster, but knowing what to do after the disaster strikes is just as...
Unlocking Opportunities: Grants for Local Resilience
In addition to emergency response, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) regularly works hand in hand with local entities to better prepare communities for future disasters. Through the Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Grants Division, local...
Don’t Let “Fall Back” Set You Back. Follow These Safety Tips
As temperatures get colder and days get shorter, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to be prepared and safe from the elements. Consider these early darkness safety tips while setting your clocks back this Sunday. Shorter...
Looking Back on the Cedar Fire, 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago more than a dozen wildfires burned through Southern California, fueled by dry and high winds. Among them was the Cedar Fire, which raged from October 25, 2003 through November 5, 2003 in San Diego County, burning more than 270,000 acres and killing 15...
Cal OES is Hiring!
Are you interested in a rewarding career in public service? Now’s the time to join Cal OES! Cal OES is the nation’s premier homeland security and emergency management agency, charged with...