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Storm Season Safety: Driving During a Storm
As the state faces more wet weather in many areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all California drivers to make sure they are storm ready. Driving can be challenging in the best of weather conditions. But when...

With More Winter Weather on the Way, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Multiple Counties
As another winter storm moves through the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. ...

Storm Season Safety: Know Your Avalanche Risk
During storm season as California experiences heavy snow, strong wind and other weather impacts, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants all Californians to stay safe from an avalanche emergency. An avalanche is when a large amount of...

Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment Ahead of Weekend Storm
As another winter storm moves through the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire personnel in Glenn County to be able to respond if needed. The...

Storm Season Safety: Before a Power Outage
When inclement weather affects a community, power may be interrupted. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds all Californians to be safe when without power during this storm season. Unplug Appliances When power is restored during an...