Read more about Always Be Prepared: Flooding Potential Could Linger Into Summer Months

Following record snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains accumulated from storms in early 2023 that impacted many communities across California, the potential for flooding could linger for several months as snow begins to melt. The California Governor’s Office of... Read MoreRead more about Always Be Prepared: Flooding Potential Could Linger Into Summer Months

Seismic reading in background. TEXT reads April is Earthquake Preparedness Month in California. Cal OES logo and Earthquake Warning California logos in bottom right hand corner Read more about April is Earthquake Preparedness Month in California

As California continues to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is also home to Earthquake Warning California. With April as Earthquake Preparedness Month, we want you to... Read MoreRead more about April is Earthquake Preparedness Month in California

Planning for Accessibility During Evacuations 1. Sign up for emergency alerts! You can sign up for alerts on the website of your local city or county. 2. Create an emergency evacuation plan. Your plan should have at least 5 dependable people in it, who you can contact in case of an emergency to assist you. 3. If told to evacuate by local law enforcement or emergency managers, do not wait, leave right away. Shelters are set up to be accessible and to provide services such as interpretation and transportation. Cal OES GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Read more about Accessible Evacuations: How All Californians Can Prepare for Emergencies

Vulnerable populations are typically disproportionately affected by disasters. That’s why it’s so important to have specific plans in place and a go-bag ready in case of an emergency or evacuation. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services... Read MoreRead more about Accessible Evacuations: How All Californians Can Prepare for Emergencies

Read more about All 183 Siskiyou County Properties Participating in State’s Full Debris Removal Program Cleared of Mountain, McKinney, and Mill Wildfire Debris 

SACRAMENTO – Continuing the state’s commitment to help communities affected by last year’s wildfires in their recovery, crews have reached a major milestone in the effort to remove eligible debris generated by the Mountain, McKinney, and Mill fires from properties... Read MoreRead more about All 183 Siskiyou County Properties Participating in State’s Full Debris Removal Program Cleared of Mountain, McKinney, and Mill Wildfire Debris