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Thunderstorms strike during any season. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) urges Californians to stay safe when one rolls into their area.  Lightning and thunder are natural phenomena associated with electrical discharges that occur... Read MoreRead more about Put Safety First: What to Know When Lightning Strikes

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SACRAMENTO – Supporting ongoing recovery efforts, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Siskiyou County to help address the impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary, which caused flash-flooding, mudslides, landslides and debris flows that damaged... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Expands State of Emergency Due to Tropical Storm Hilary Impacts in Siskiyou County

Read more about MES NACIONAL DE PREPARACIÓN: Como se debe preparar la comunidad más vulnerable

En septiembre cada año se celebra el Mes de Preparación Nacional para crear conciencia sobre la importancia de prepararse para los desastres y las emergencias que podrían ocurrir en cualquier momento y California es una prueba de ello. Solamente en los últimos 12... Read MoreRead more about MES NACIONAL DE PREPARACIÓN: Como se debe preparar la comunidad más vulnerable

Read more about Ellis Appointed as New Cal OES Assistant Director of Response North 

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