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Evacuation Warnings vs. Evacuation Orders
Whether it's a serious storm, flood, earthquake, wildfire, or other emergency, it is important to understand the difference between an evacuation warning and an evacuation order. In times of crisis, it can be confusing. The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
What they are saying: Leaders throughout the state are applauding Governor Newsom’s ongoing strategies to reduce homelessness
What you need to know: State and local leaders throughout California are applauding Governor Newsom’s announcement of a new statewide task force to aggressively prioritize and deploy California’s comprehensive network of services to quickly remove encampments on state...
Plan de Emergencia Familiar – Preparación para Salvar Vidas
Experimentar un desastre, puede causar confusión y ser estresante. Puede impedir tu habilidad al tomar una decisión, y posiblemente comprometer tu seguridad, y la de tus seres queridos. El planificar es lo más importante de la preparación. Creando un plan de...
Prepare a Family Emergency Plan During National Preparedness Month
Experiencing a disaster can be disorienting and stressful. It can impair your decision-making ability and possibly compromise the safety of you and your loved ones. Planning is at the heart of preparedness. Protect yourself and your family by creating a family...
Grab and Go Bag
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to start preparing now to reduce the stress caused by an emergency. A go-bag contains some essential items you may need in case you need to evacuate your home in a hurry. Pack...