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Cal OES Encourages all Californians to Prepare for Wildfire by Building a Go-Bag
As climate change produces more frequent and severe natural disasters, like wildfires, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Califorians to take steps now and all-year long to prepare for disasters and emergencies. During...
Prepare pets and large animals for evacuations
*(SPANISH INFORMATION BELOW THE ENGLISH VERSION) A Pet is an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. Through the California Animal Emergency Response System (CARES), The California Governor's Office of Emergency...
Power Outages Can Make Your Summer Go Dark. Here’s How You Can Prepare
There are various factors that cause power outages. Whether it’s due to a disaster, extreme heat or other climate driven impacts, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to be prepared if the power goes out. Some populations...
California deploys law enforcement officers to support Republican National Convention in Wisconsin
SACRAMENTO — To augment security efforts at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, California has deployed 61 law enforcement officers to Wisconsin through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) in support of local, state and federal law...
Visiting the water this summer? Make sure to follow these safety tips
With high temperatures, we know it's tempting to hit the water. Before you go out to any body of water, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages you to practice these safety tips to keep you and your loved one safe. Keep in mind...