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Don’t Wait for Disaster: Sign up for Emergency Alerts Now
Signing up for emergency alerts provides essential time and information ahead of a disaster, as well as updated guidance during, to help ensure the safety of you and your family during an emergency. Every California county offers free emergency alerts to support...
Inclusive Emergency Strategies: How Californians Can Prepare for Accessible Evacuations
When disasters strike, vulnerable populations are often disproportionately affected. That’s why it’s imperative to have an emergency plan in place and a go-bag packed and ready in case of an evacuation or disaster. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency...
Kids in Hot Cars
As summer approaches, California’s temperatures are rising, so it’s a great time for families to raise their awareness of kids in hot cars. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is here to remind you that when the temperatures go up outside,...
Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Liana Toledo
Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each...
Heat Safety Tips for Kids
As California enters the warmer summer months, it’s important for families to pay close attention to the health and well-being of their children. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to know some tips on how to keep...