Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order

Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order

As significant wildfires continue to impact many parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all Californians about the importance of being prepared. High heat and dry conditions are contributing to dangerous...
Stay Safe When Planning Outdoor Activities This Week

Stay Safe When Planning Outdoor Activities This Week

Summer might be winding down, but the California heat is not. Excessive heat warnings have been issued through the end of the week in several counties across the state from and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind you about...
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...