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Emergency Preparedness Means Preparing our Pets too!
You may be ready for the next emergency, but did you remember to prepare your pet too? The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like to remind Californians they have a role to play in disaster preparedness, not only with their family and...
Power Outages Can Make Your Summer Go Dark. Here’s How People with Access and Functional Needs Can Prepare
There are various factors that cause power outages. Whether it’s due to a disaster, extreme heat or other climate driven impacts, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to be prepared if the power goes out. Some populations...
Pet Summer Safety
Summer is a great time to get outdoors and play with your pets but with the temperature increasing so does the risk for your furry friends. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to keep everyone safe especially our pets. When playing...
NEWS: Media Briefing On Extreme Heat Event, State Readiness
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – With a dangerous and widespread extreme heat event expected to impact much of California and the southwestern United States this week, state officials will hold a briefing for members of the media on current forecasts and efforts underway to...
Staying Safe During Extreme Heat
With a warming trend moving through California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like you to follow a few important steps to keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors and pets comfortable and safe during a heat event. DURING A...