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Governor Newsom announces deployment of a specialized team to support Georgia ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
SACRAMENTO – As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way toward Georgia, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of a specialized team from California to assist in staffing a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Support Team. In close...
Safety Tips to Prepare For Heat
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like you to follow a few important steps to keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors and pets safe during high heat. DURING HIGH HEAT Avoid strenuous activity and direct exposure to the sun during...
With Unsettled Weather in the Forecast, Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Personnel and Equipment
With the return of critical fire weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in...
What to Know When Lightning Strikes – Put Safety First
Thunderstorms can happen 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...
Diferencia entre advertencia y orden de evacuación
Un aviso u orden de evacuación se dará siempre durante una emergencia, por lo que es importante estar preparados y saber que hacer en caso de una desgracia natural. Por ello, es importante saber en qué consiste cada una y no desestimar las indicacoines de las...