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California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director Nancy Ward today swore in Dana Ellis as the new Assistant Director of Response North Operations. With decades of experience in emergency management, Ellis will oversee Inland and Coastal... Read MoreRead more about Ellis Appointed as New Cal OES Assistant Director of Response North 

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When disasters occur, there are many steps survivors need to take to get back on the road to recovery. During that time, it is common to find people who want to take advantage of survivors by posing as disaster aid workers, insurance representatives or as relatives... Read MoreRead more about Natural Disaster Charity Can Also Lead to Fraud and Scams

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST TAKE STEPS NOW TO BE PREPARED. HERE ARE THINGS TO HAVE AND DO: Food and Water Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Cash Fuel Charge Phones Battery-Operated Radio For more preparedness resources, visit the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) website at www.caloes.ca.gov Extra Batteries Hazard Awareness Sign-Up for Local Emergency Alerts Have an Emergency/ Evacuation Plan Ready Have an Emergency / First Aid Kit Cal OES GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Read more about Summer Leaves, Fall Approaches: Wildfire Threats Remain

As temperatures cool down and we approach the end of summer, it’s important to remain prepared for peak wildfire season in California. Some of the largest, deadliest and most destructive fires have occurred during the fall months in recent history.     (2020 –... Read MoreRead more about Summer Leaves, Fall Approaches: Wildfire Threats Remain