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Prepare your Pet during September as Emergency Preparedness Month
You may be ready for the next emergency, but did you remember to prepare your pet too? The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind Californians they have a role to play in disaster preparedness, not only with their family and...

MES NACIONAL DE PREPARACIÓN: Como prepararse para una evacuación, si tienes animales
Cuando hablamos de estar preparados para enfrentar una emergencia, muchas veces no consideramos a las mascotas, y para muchos, los animales son parte fundamental de sus vidas. Por ello, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES, por sus...

Three California Hidden Disasters: Tsunamis, Earthquakes and Volcanos
California, celebrated for its stunning landscapes and picturesque coastline, is also a region known for geologic activity. Nestled along the Pacific Ring of Fire, the state is susceptible to a variety of natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis and...

Weather Balloon Technology Aids Cal OES in Saving Lives
Twice a day, a large white balloon is released into the sky high above the San Diego region. It’s gathering important intel… but not the kind you might immediately think. The data retrieved by the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Weather Balloon is transmitted across...

Promoviendo la preparación contra sismos a través de un balón
El estadio de San José Earthquakes se ubica en medio de las 2 grandes fallas sísmicas en el Estado de California, un escenario perfecto para difundir a través de los aficionados, el mensaje de preparación contra los sismos. “Nuestro objetivo es garantizar que todos...