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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...
Governor Newsom Expands State of Emergency Due to Tropical Storm Hilary Impacts in Siskiyou County
SACRAMENTO – Supporting ongoing recovery efforts, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Siskiyou County to help address the impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary, which caused flash-flooding, mudslides, landslides and debris flows that damaged...
MES NACIONAL DE PREPARACIÓN: Como se debe preparar la comunidad más vulnerable
En septiembre cada año se celebra el Mes de Preparación Nacional para crear conciencia sobre la importancia de prepararse para los desastres y las emergencias que podrían ocurrir en cualquier momento y California es una prueba de ello. Solamente en los últimos 12...
Ellis Appointed as New Cal OES Assistant Director of Response North
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Nancy Ward today swore in Dana Ellis as the new Assistant Director of Response North Operations. With decades of experience in emergency management, Ellis will oversee Inland and Coastal operations,...
Natural Disaster Charity Can Also Lead to Fraud and Scams
When disasters occur, there are many steps survivors need to take to get back on the road to recovery. During that time, it is common to find people who want to take advantage of survivors by posing as disaster aid workers, insurance representatives or as relatives...