Safety Tips For Outdoor Activities During Heatwave

Safety Tips For Outdoor Activities During Heatwave

High temperatures are expected to persist across the state, with triple-digit weather in many regions through the weekend. If you’re looking to spend time outside, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind you about the...
Landers Earthquake Anniversary: Preparedness Reminder

Landers Earthquake Anniversary: Preparedness Reminder

While many Californians remember the magnitude 6.7 Northridge Earthquake in 1994, the Landers Earthquake two years earlier was actually significantly bigger. The Landers Earthquake struck on the morning of June 28, 1992. This earthquake hit San Bernardino County with...
Camping is S’more Fun when You’re Prepared

Camping is S’more Fun when You’re Prepared

June has been recognized as National Camping Month since the 1970’s, and this year the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you to enjoy your summertime outings safely. Wood-burning campfires, charcoal barbecues, and propane stoves...
Kids Heat Safety in Hot Cars

Kids Heat Safety in Hot Cars

Here are some helpful tips that can prevent your child from having heat-related illness, or worse: Never leave a child of any age in a vehicle unattended for any length of time. Rolling down the windows or parking in shaded areas does little to change the interior...
Earthquakes: Swarms vs. Sequences

Earthquakes: Swarms vs. Sequences

As the state’s premier emergency management agency, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to monitor all disasters around the clock, including earthquakes.  Beginning in February, earthquake swarms in the Southern California area...
Los adultos mayores son más vulnerables durante  emergencias

Older adults are more vulnerable during emergencies.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to help ensure that every resident of the Golden State is ready for the next emergency. California is no stranger to nearly all types of disasters, and older adults are more vulnerable during...
Managing Your Business in Times of Crisis

Managing Your Business in Times of Crisis

California is home to over 4.2 million small businesses, according to the United States Census Bureau. As we continue to recognize Wildfire Awareness Month, now is a great time to develop a plan and gather the necessary resources to enhance your small business’s...
Consejos de seguridad si decide visitar rios y lagos de la región

Memorial Day Weekend Safety Tips

During this Memorial Day Weekend – the unofficial start of summer, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds Californians to be prepared and consider the following safety tips: SAFETY TIPS FOR BOATING AND WATER SEASON: Conduct a Vessel...
La misión de Cal OES trasciende fronteras

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...
La misión de Cal OES trasciende fronteras

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...