In honor of Emergency Preparedness Month for September, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues to encourage residents of the Golden State to be prepared for, during and after a disaster. Californians pride...
“This is only a test.” That’s the message everyone nationwide will receive on Wednesday, October 4. To help ensure the national alert and warning system is ready to provide timely, accurate information during the next disaster, the Federal...
Three years ago, in the early morning hours of September 27, 2020, the Glass Fire ignited and quickly spread throughout Napa and Sonoma counties. The Glass Fire burned approximately 67,000 acres and destroyed more than 1,500 structures over the...
Earthquakes are natural disasters that have fascinated and terrified humans for centuries. These powerful geological events can cause significant destruction and loss of life, which has led to the emergence of numerous myths and misconceptions over...
As the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recognizes September as Emergency Preparedness Month, we encourage Californians to be prepared for what follows disasters. Californians pride themselves on being "ready.” But...