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Quake Safety and Resilience with the San Jose Earthquakes
While storms and hurricanes can be anticipated, earthquakes can hit at any time and anywhere. As Tropical Storm Hilary was approaching, on August 20, 2023, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Ojai in Ventura County. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
MES NACIONAL DE PREPARACIÓN: Como preparar a los niños para una emergencia
Septiembre es el mes nacional de preparación para enfrentar cualquier emergencia o desastre natural y por ello, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador (Cal OES, por sus siglas en inglés) considera que es necesario recordar como todos debemos trabajar en...
Ready for Anything: Cal OES Utilizes Fleet of More than 270 Fire Engines to Respond to All-Hazards Events
California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System Bolsters State Response to Incidents Statewide As California experiences more severe and complex disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local government fire departments in...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Jaydeep Singh Bhatia
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...
Put Safety First: What to Know When Lightning Strikes
Thunderstorms strike during any season. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges Californians to stay safe when one rolls into their area. Lightning and thunder are natural phenomena associated with electrical discharges that occur...