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Inside Look: California’s Sleeping Giants
California is known for earthquakes, but did you know we are also home to eight active volcanoes and more than 500 volcanic vents? What is the likelihood of a volcano erupting in California? In this week’s Inside Look, we talk to the people monitoring California’s...
How And When To Use A Fire Extinguisher
Most fires start small. If the fire is contained to a single object, such as a trash can, you may want to try using a fire extinguisher to put out the flames. Realizing you only have a few seconds before the fire will triple in size, deciding on when and how to use...
Podcast #30: The Age of Massive Data Breaches
For this episode we are boiling down all the great information given to us by our Cal OES cyber security gurus who talk about some of things you and your agency/company can and should be doing to protect yourself from cybercrime. We talked to them last October, which...
Security at Large Arenas and Stadiums
Large arenas and stadiums pose many security challenges. This "Inside Look" edition examines what you can do to help authorities, and each other, stay safe. Links Cal OES Law Enforcement Cal OES Large Stadium Initiative
Podcast #29: What We’ve Learned from Our First Year of Podcasting Can Benefit You
In this episode of the All Hazards podcast Cal OES Deputy Director Kelly Huston takes over the mic and interviews host Shawn Boyd. At almost 30 episodes Mr. Huston thought this would be a good time to grill Mr. Boyd about what this foray into the podcasting world has...