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...
Prepare pets and large animals for evacuations

Prepare pets and large animals for evacuations

*(SPANISH INFORMATION BELOW THE ENGLISH VERSION) A Pet is an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. Through the California Animal Emergency Response System (CARES), The California Governor’s Office of...
Power Outages Preparedness

Power Outages Preparedness

As summer continues to bring high heat and dry conditions to much of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants you and your family to be prepared if the power goes out.    Preparing for a Power Outage    Here are some steps you...