What to do if your property is damaged or destroyed in a wildfire
If you are impacted by the on-going wildfires in Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo
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100,000 Healthcare Masks Cleaned, Decontaminated at SoCal Facility
A major milestone has been reached in the fight to flatten the Covid-19 curve. More than a combined 100,000 masks
Read moreALERTWildfire Camera Network Keeps Watch On California Wildfires
ALERTWildfire is a consortium of three universities — University of California San Diego, The University of Nevada, Reno and the
Read moreCalifornia Distributes Tens Of Millions Of Masks, Personal Protective Equipment
Cal OES and the California Department of Public Health have distributed tens of millions of masks and other pieces of
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California Bolsters Personal Protective Equipment Decontamination Capabilities
As part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak, California has been working to secure needed medical supplies
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Grass Roots Radio Solves Rural NorCal Community’s Disaster Communication Quandary, “Live Prepared Not Scared”
Residents living in one rural Northern California community were tired of feeling helpless during recent wildfires and public safety power
Read moreActive Shooter Training: Behind The Scenes With First Responders
WARNING: This video may not be suitable for young viewers. The call comes in: Shots fired on a crowded campus.
Read moreAre You Listos (Ready)?
Listos – Spanish for Ready – is a grass-roots disaster preparedness program tailored to meet the needs of Spanish speaking
Read moreThe History of FIRESCOPE in California
Following deadly wildfires in Southern California in 1970, the state of California along with Cal OES and various local fire
Read moreQUICK LOOK: ShakeAlert Test Goes Down in San Diego June 27, 2019
The second live test of California’s Earthquake Early Warning System, aka ShakeAlert, will happen in San Diego County on Thursday,
Read moreButte County Welcomes Thousands Of Students Back To School
Thousands of students in Butte County returned to school Monday, December 3, after missing the last three weeks due to
Read moreFear and Respect the Flash Flood, Play it Safe and Live
Another surge of tropical moisture will arrive in Central California by late week, and could last into the weekend. This
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VIDEO: Full Cal OES Interview With Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino
Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino sat down for a Skype interview with Cal OES to talk about the recent solar
Read moreMore PSA “Deadly Silence: Are You Listening” Versions Released
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, in conjunction with Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, produced a series of public service
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Security at Large Arenas and Stadiums
Large arenas and stadiums pose many security challenges. This “Inside Look” edition examines what you can do to help authorities,
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FEMA’s Kelly Hudson: Facilitating Unity Between the States and the Feds
Kelly Hudson is an external affairs officers with FEMA, and is based in Region IX, Oakland, California. She’s worked for
Read morePreparation is Key to Weathering a Wet Winter
California approaches another winter uncertain about what Mother Nature has in store for our drought-stricken state. One thing we are
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The Challenge is People, The Reward is People
This episode (#18) Cal OES Deputy Chief Paul Tassone sits down at the mic with us. Chief Tassone is going
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Did You Know? ShakeOut Started in California
ShakeOut began in Southern California in 2008 as a drill designed to educate the public about how to protect themselves
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VIDEO: Press Conference Following Governor Signing Earthquake Early Warning Legislation
Federal, state and non-profit agencies discuss next steps for California’s Earthquake Early Warning System after Governor Brown signed legislation in Sacramento on Thursday.
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Sobering Aerial View of Erskine Wildfire Destruction in Kern County
Now that firefighters are gaining the upper hand on the #ErskineFire, residents of several small communities near Lake Isabella are
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VIDEO: Cal OES Director Gets First-Hand Look at Erskine Fire in Kern County
Today, Director Mark Ghilarducci of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services traveled to Kern County to get a first-hand assessment
Read moreWireless Emergency Alerts: Strengthening Emergency Management Statewide
SACRAMENTO – With more mobile devices than Americans, emergency management personnel view these devices as important assets to alert people
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