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Remembering Mount St. Helens: Stay Prepared for Volcanic Events

by | May 18, 2024 | All

At 9:15 a.m. on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, unleashing ash-filled clouds and tragically taking the lives of many. Over 40 years since, this anniversary serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing efforts by the California Governor’s Office of... Read MoreRead more about Remembering Mount St. Helens: Stay Prepared for Volcanic Events

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Family Emergency Plan: Life-Saving Preparedness

by | May 17, 2024 | All

Disasters can create chaos and confusion. If you aren’t prepared when an emergency happens, you may make decisions that could further compromise your safety. It doesn’t matter if it’s extreme heat, flooding, or wildfires; the more prepared you are the better. Creating... Read MoreRead more about Family Emergency Plan: Life-Saving Preparedness

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National Search and Rescue Week: Recognizing All First Responders

by | May 16, 2024 | All

Whether you’re stuck under debris after an earthquake, gotten lost during a hike, or having an emergency in the water, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) stands ready to deploy search and rescue teams, working with local, state, and... Read MoreRead more about National Search and Rescue Week: Recognizing All First Responders

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Don’t Wait for Disaster: Sign up for Emergency Alerts Now

by | May 15, 2024 | All

Signing up for emergency alerts provides essential time and information ahead of a disaster, as well as updated guidance during, to help ensure the safety of you and your family during an emergency. Every California county offers free emergency alerts to support... Read MoreRead more about Don’t Wait for Disaster: Sign up for Emergency Alerts Now

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 Inclusive Emergency Strategies: How Californians Can Prepare for Accessible Evacuations

Inclusive Emergency Strategies: How Californians Can Prepare for Accessible Evacuations

by | May 12, 2024 | All, Cal OES Blog

When disasters strike, vulnerable populations are often disproportionately affected. That’s why it’s imperative to have an emergency plan in place and a go-bag packed and ready in case of an evacuation or disaster. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency... Read MoreRead more about Inclusive Emergency Strategies: How Californians Can Prepare for Accessible Evacuations