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...
Managing Your Business in Times of Crisis

Family Emergency Plan: Life-Saving Preparedness

Disasters can create chaos and confusion. If you aren’t prepared when an emergency happens, you may make decisions that could further compromise your safety. It doesn’t matter if it’s extreme heat, flooding, or wildfires; the more prepared you are the better. Creating...
Kids in Hot Cars

Kids in Hot Cars

As summer approaches, California’s temperatures are rising, so it’s a great time for families to raise their awareness of kids in hot cars. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is here to remind you that when the temperatures go up outside,...
Heat Safety Tips for Kids

Heat Safety Tips for Kids

As California enters the warmer summer months, it’s important for families to pay close attention to the health and well-being of their children. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to know some tips on how to keep...
High Surf Expected in Southern California this Weekend

High Surf Expected in Southern California this Weekend

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Los Angeles is warning Southern California residents about the possibility of large ocean waves and dangerous swimming and surf conditions this weekend.  “Strong to gale force winds and dangerous choppy seas will affect all...
What to do if High Winds are Affecting You

What to do if High Winds are Affecting You

High winds can occur any time of year and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants all Californians to be aware, prepared and stay safe. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Cal OES are watching for high winds in...
Understanding Individual Assistance and Public Assistance

Understanding Individual Assistance and Public Assistance

Following a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) assists California communities that may have access to federal aid resources known as Individual Assistance and Public Assistance provided by the...