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Power Outage Preparedness: How Californians Can Get Ready
As another strong winter storm brings low elevation snow, gusty winds, and rain to many parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to be prepared for the potential of downed trees and power...

Winter Storm Preparation: Generator Safety Tips
Cal OES urges Californians to be prepared before, during, and after a storm. Generators can be a vital resource during a power outage. There are several steps to keep in mind when using a generator to keep your family safe. Generator safety: Generators and fuel should...

Cal OES Prepositions Personnel Due to Winter Weather
As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed. The prepositioned fire resources include:...

Consejos de preparación para una tormenta
Otra tormenta se avecina y por ello la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) les recuerda algunos consejos básicos para estar preparados. Cuando una tormenta invernal afecta a nuestras comunidades, Cal OES encabeza las labores de...

Winter Weather Preparedness During California Storms
With significant winter weather continuing to impact California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind Californians about steps they can take to be adequately prepared. When winter weather impacts California, Cal OES...