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State Awards New Round of Funding to Community Groups to Increase Disaster Resiliency in At-Risk Communities
In an ongoing effort to ensure disaster resiliency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), today announced $25 million in grant funding to support community-based organizations helping to prepare all Californians for wildfire and severe...
La misión de Cal OES trasciende fronteras
A través de la historia, el compromiso de los equipos de la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del gobernador de California se ha manifestado en decenas de misiones, no solo en Estados Unidos, sino también fuera del País. No importa si se trata de un sismo, de un...
Emergencies Across Borders: Cal OES on the Global Stage
Throughout history, the commitment of the subject matter experts and specialized personnel from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has proven itself in dozens of missions, not only within the United States, but also abroad. Whether it's...
Remembering Mount St. Helens: Stay Prepared for Volcanic Events
At 9:15 a.m. on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, unleashing ash-filled clouds and tragically taking the lives of many. Over 40 years since, this anniversary serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing efforts by the California Governor's Office of Emergency...
Family Emergency Plan: Life-Saving Preparedness
Disasters can create chaos and confusion. If you aren’t prepared when an emergency happens, you may make decisions that could further compromise your safety. It doesn’t matter if it’s extreme heat, flooding, or wildfires; the more prepared you are the better. Creating...