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Always Be Prepared: Flooding Potential Could Linger Into Summer Months
Following record snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains accumulated from storms in early 2023 that impacted many communities across California, the potential for flooding could linger for several months as snow begins to melt. The California Governor’s Office of...

April is Earthquake Preparedness Month in California
As California continues to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is also home to Earthquake Warning California. With April as Earthquake Preparedness Month, we want you to...

Accessible Evacuations: How All Californians Can Prepare for Emergencies
Vulnerable populations are typically disproportionately affected by disasters. That's why it's so important to have specific plans in place and a go-bag ready in case of an emergency or evacuation. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants...

All 183 Siskiyou County Properties Participating in State’s Full Debris Removal Program Cleared of Mountain, McKinney, and Mill Wildfire Debris
SACRAMENTO – Continuing the state’s commitment to help communities affected by last year’s wildfires in their recovery, crews have reached a major milestone in the effort to remove eligible debris generated by the Mountain, McKinney, and Mill fires from properties...

Pajaro Recovery Continues as Drinking Water Returns
An important milestone has been achieved on the road to recovery for the Monterey community of Pajaro. All Do Not Drink Orders have been lifted. The Sunny Mesa Water System in conjunction with the State Water Resources Control Board and Monterey County Health...