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• Watch: Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Conner Spears March 18, 2026
  Over the past several years, the state has experienced an unprecedented number of emergencies and disasters. As climate-driven natural disasters become more severe in California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) staff has met each new challenge head-on.  The nearly 2,000 staff at Cal OES have responded to increasingly complex disasters in fresh and […]
• Safety Tips to Prepare For Heat March 16, 2026
  The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) encourages you to follow a few important steps to keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors and pets safe during high heat.  Check the forecast at weather.gov before making outdoor plans.  If possible, avoid peak heat hours, as this exposes you to higher temperatures and UV rays.  DURING HIGH HEAT  Avoid strenuous […]