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Seguridad cibernética en casa
Durante los últimos meses, el trabajar desde el hogar, ha sido una necesidad, más que un privilegio a causa de la pandemia, y aunque ello conlleva un ambiente, tal vez más relajado para muchos, no significa que las medidas de seguridad se deban olvidar. Al contrario,...

Driving Safe in Winter Weather Conditions
Driving can be dangerous in the best of weather conditions. But when snowstorms, mudslides, torrential rain, and high winds occur, drivers can be much more prone to committing roadway errors that lead to car accidents. Drivers are always encouraged to be alert, safe...

Cal OES Reminds Californians to be Prepared in Annual ShakeOut Drill
Today, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) joined local, state and federal partners to remind Californians about the importance of earthquake preparedness with the annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On...

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Support Communities Recovering from Recent Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order that supports communities impacted by recent wildfires by extending various prohibitions on price gouging in impacted counties through December 31, 2021. Governor Newsom has proclaimed a state of...

California Storms Remind Us to Remain Flood Aware
As late October storms deliver much-needed rain and snow across California, the wet weather reminds us to be on the lookout for potential flooding and mudslides in areas recently burned by wildfires. It doesn't take heavy rain to trigger dangerous debris flows filled...