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As high surf in Southern California leads to localized flooding, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in Ventura County to be able... Read MoreRead more about As High Surf Leads to Flooding, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Engines and Personnel in Ventura County

I am Cal O E S, Russ Eads, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator Read more about Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Russ Eads

Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As these climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each... Read MoreRead more about Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Russ Eads

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As we approach the 2023 storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local, state and federal partners to ensure the state is prepared for impacts and ready to respond to communities in need.  Winter storms have the... Read MoreRead more about STORM SEASON SAFETY: Take Steps Now to Prepare Before the Storm Arrives 

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This storm season, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to make sure they’re prepared to stay safe on the road. Though it’s best to avoid being on the road during extreme weather, sometimes we may be caught off... Read MoreRead more about Storm Season Safety: Staying Safe and Alert on the Road

Read more about Preparación en el Valle Central de cara a la próxima temporada de tormentas

El pasado mes de abril visitamos la zona del valle central de California, afectada por las intensas tormentas que iniciaron a finales del mes de diciembre del 2022 y se prolongaron durante los primeros tres meses del 2023. Recorrimos partes de los condados de Tulare,... Read MoreRead more about Preparación en el Valle Central de cara a la próxima temporada de tormentas