Tag: California Day of Preparedness

Get Prepared, Enjoy Family Fun at Prep Day

Aug 9, 2017 11:02 am

Are you prepared for the next disaster? In 2017 alone, Californians have already endured a historic drought, flooding, more than 3,000 wildfires and numerous earthquakes, among other emergencies.

When it comes to disasters, California truly is the Wild West.

One month from today, historic Old Sacramento will transform into the 12th annual California Day of Preparedness, otherwise referred to as “Surviving the Wild West”. The one-day, family-friendly event – located on the 1849 Scene near the Railroad Museum – is scheduled for Saturday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission is free.

Attendees will learn about emergency preparedness as well as experience a variety of disaster readiness demonstrations including a mobile earthquake simulator, watch water rescues, and witness the skills of search and rescue dogs in … continue reading »

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Learn To Survive The Wild West On Prep Day

Jul 26, 2017 9:46 am

California is prone to a litany of disasters. In 2017 alone, Californians have already endured a historic drought, flooding, more than 3,000 wildfires and numerous earthquakes, among other emergencies.

When it comes to disasters, California truly is the Wild West.

One month from today, historic Old Sacramento will transform into the 12th annual California Day of Preparedness, otherwise referred to as “Surviving the Wild West”. The one-day, family-friendly event – located on the 1849 Scene near the Railroad Museum and Discovery Museum – is scheduled for Saturday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission is free.

Visitors will learn about emergency preparedness as well as experience a variety of disaster readiness demonstrations including a mobile earthquake simulator, watch water rescues, and witness the skills of search … continue reading »

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11th Annual California Day of Preparedness

Aug 27, 2016 3:16 pm

Today, thousands of Californians are a step closer to being ready for the next disaster. With historic Old Sacramento as the setting, the California Day of Preparedness welcomed the community to learn about disaster preparedness and also have a little fun.

The event featured more than 40 state and local agencies, public safety departments, and non-profit organizations and showcased interactive activities, the opportunity to meet first responders, and live demonstrations. A 9-1-1 Heroes ceremony was held to honor local youth and dispatchers for heroic efforts during an emergency.

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Learn How to ‘Survive the Wild West’ at California Day of Preparedness

Aug 24, 2016 2:36 pm

This year’s destructive wildfires, the constant threat of a major earthquake and a lingering historic drought in California emphasizes the importance of emergency preparedness. Although Californians are seemingly accustomed to natural disasters and extreme events, it is critical that individuals, families and communities stay prepared and informed on how to react for the next disaster.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is doing its part to ensure that the public is educated by hosting the 11th annual California Day of Preparedness on Saturday in Old Sacramento.

The free family-friendly event (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) will be staged on what is referred to as the “1849 Scene” near the Railroad Museum and Discovery Museum. For the past couple of years, Cal OES has chosen Old … continue reading »

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Cal OES Hosts California Day of Preparedness Event “Be a Force – Take Action”

Sep 6, 2014 10:08 pm
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Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci is joined by other officials during a press conference that kicked off the California Day of Preparedness Event in Old Sacramento.

Over 3,000 Californians attended the 6th annual California Day of Preparedness event in Historic Old Sacramento on Saturday, September 6th where visitors enjoyed a variety of disaster readiness demonstrations including a mobile earthquake simulator – sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Utilities Emergency Association (CUEA), which allowed participants to experience the magnitude of the recent 6.0 Napa Earthquake. Guests also witnessed the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Drowning Accident Rescue Team (DART) and Marine Unit conduct water rescues, … continue reading »

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Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring National Preparedness Month

Sep 5, 2014 11:16 am

Photo of California Governor Jerry BrownSACRAMENTO – Calling on all Californians to get emergency ready, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring September “National Preparedness Month” in the State of California. The proclamation comes just two weeks after the South Napa Earthquake and coincides with Saturday’s 6th annual “California Day of Preparedness” hosted by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services in Sacramento.

More information on California Day of Preparedness events tomorrow can be found here. The text of the proclamation is below:

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