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Storm Season Safety: Keep Your Family Warm, Prepare Your Home for Cold Weather This Winter
With more snow and other storm impacts on the way, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind Californians of important tips for preparing for colder weather. It's important to know your area’s risk for this storm season....

Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Baylor Cartica, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator
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...

Storm Season Safety: During a Snow Storm
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) works with local and state authorities to provide the necessary resources to the residents of California for this storm season. If you need to spend time outdoors: Always have a fully charged cellphone...

STORM SEASON SAFETY: Take Steps Now to Prepare for the Next Winter Storm
As communities prepare for another round of winter storms, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local, state and federal partners to ensure the state is prepared for impacts and ready to respond to communities in need....

Storm Season Safety: After a Flood
As the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reacts and responses to the winter weather impacting California, we encourage Californians to be prepared for what follows disasters. Californians pride themselves on being “ready.” But knowing what...