Image of kayakers in rapids. Text reads: Swift Water Safety. Bullet Points read: Never swim alone, streams, rivers and waterways can be very cold, always wear a lifejacket. And the Cal O E S logo in the corner Read more about Swift Water Safety: Take Precautions to Stay Safe

As Californians across the state experience warmer weather, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds everyone about the importance of being swift-water safe.  Melting snow flowing into waterways can add to the volume and speed of the... Read MoreRead more about Swift Water Safety: Take Precautions to Stay Safe

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The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ (Cal OES) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Unit helps protect California’s network of physical and virtual systems that keep our society running. Examples of critical infrastructure include phone... Read MoreRead more about Critical Infrastructure Vital in Keeping Californians Safe 

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As California heads into unseasonably warm temperatures, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) reminds everyone that certain populations are at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses, including people with access and functional needs... Read MoreRead more about Be Mindful of Vulnerable Communities When Temperatures Rise