When resources like fire engines or swift water search and rescue teams are strategically placed before an incident, it allows local fire departments and firefighters to respond more rapidly when time is critical. In the emergency management world,...
Disasters can cause stress and leave survivors in vulnerable conditions. Unfortunately, this can become a prime opportunity for scammers to attack. After a disaster, con artists, or other criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal...
Aiming to enhance the state’s resilience against cyber threats, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced $22,663,470 in cybersecurity grant funding to protect local governments, school districts, special...
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...
Earthquake Early Warning app, which notified more than 500,000 people following two recent earthquakes, is now available on laptops and tablets SACRAMENTO – Following two major earthquakes that shook California during the last two weeks, the...