Fin de semana feriado del día del trabajo

Fin de semana feriado del día del trabajo

Aunque el verano termina oficialmente hasta el 22 de septiembre, el fin de semana feriado del día del trabajo se conoce también como el último fin de semana del verano, porque los estudiantes ya regresaron a clase y es el momento que muchos aprovechan para visitar...
Fin de semana feriado del día del trabajo

Be safe during Labor Day Weekend 

As Californians enter the Labor Day weekend, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is inviting families to be safe outdoors.   Plan before leaving for your adventure, know the route you’re going to take and how long you plan to be gone. Tell...
What Are P-Waves and S-Waves? 

What Are P-Waves and S-Waves? 

California is known for its diverse and stunning landscapes, and it’s also known for its variety of natural disasters like earthquakes.   Have you ever felt the ground shake during an earthquake? When there is an earthquake, different kinds of waves are produced, and...
Hydration Tips for Outdoor Activities

Hydration Tips for Outdoor Activities

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has some hydration safety tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe. When working and recreating outdoors, staying hydrated is key to beating the heat: Hydrating Before Work Drinking water and...
RETURNING HOME AFTER A FIRE

RETURNING HOME AFTER A FIRE

When returning home after being evacuated from a fire, many people are overwhelmed with emotions and questions. Is it safe to go home? What should I do or look for when I return home? The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) understands that...
Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires

Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by Wildfires

As California endures persistent wildfires, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is coordinating with the California Department of Social Services and local governments to ensure impacted communities have access to shelters and vital...
Safety Tips to Prepare For Heat

Safety Tips to Prepare For Heat

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like you to follow a few important steps to keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors and pets safe during high heat. DURING HIGH HEAT Avoid strenuous activity and direct exposure to the sun during...
What to Know When Lightning Strikes – Put Safety First

What to Know When Lightning Strikes – Put Safety First

Thunderstorms can happen during any season. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges Californians to stay safe when one rolls into their area.  Lightning and thunder are natural phenomena associated with electrical discharges that occur...
Diferencia entre advertencia y orden de evacuación

Diferencia entre advertencia y orden de evacuación

Un aviso u orden de evacuación se dará siempre durante una emergencia, por lo que es importante estar preparados y saber que hacer en caso de una desgracia natural. Por ello, es importante saber en qué consiste cada una y no desestimar  las indicacoines de las...
Building Earthquake Resiliency

Building Earthquake Resiliency

Recently, California communities across the state have been experiencing earthquakes, which is a good reminder for everyone to be prepared when shaking starts. In just the past few weeks, Californians have experienced a handful of earthquakes in El Centro, Corona,...