When it comes to search and rescue operations in dangerous winter conditions, training is crucial. In this edition of Inside Look, we go behind the scenes with a Winter Search and Rescue Training Exercise on Mount Shasta organized by our Cal OES Law Enforcement Branch... Read MoreRead more about Mount Shasta Search And Rescue Training
Read more about Hams In Emergencies – The Auxiliary Communications Service at Cal OES
Recent disasters in the US and around the world have resulted in lost communications. Whether hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or terror attacks response to a disaster is made more difficult without effective communications. Cal OES has at least... Read MoreRead more about Hams In Emergencies – The Auxiliary Communications Service at Cal OES
A Special Edition of Inside Look: Find out what made 2017 one for the record books in California. We take a look back at some of the biggest events and stories we covered throughout the year – from volcanoes to flooding to wildfires. It was quite a... Read MoreRead more about 2017 Year In Review
Read more about Right-of-Entry Clock is Ticking in Sonoma County, Other Counties Hit by October Wildfires
The stress of losing one’s home only starts with the rubble left behind. Survivors’ resilience is now being tested by the long and arduous task of rebuilding their lives. John McCaull, a resident of Glen Ellen says, “it’s actually been my job... Read MoreRead more about Right-of-Entry Clock is Ticking in Sonoma County, Other Counties Hit by October Wildfires
Read more about Inside Look: What Happens When First Responders Need Your Help?
We take you behind the scenes to see how everyday citizens are training to be ready when disasters strike. It’s called Community Emergency Response Teams, or CERT, and each local program trains community members in basic disaster response skills, such as small... Read MoreRead more about Inside Look: What Happens When First Responders Need Your Help?