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• Cal OES Offers Free Disaster Preparedness Curriculum Through Fourth Grade Preparedness Ambassadors Program September 7, 2026
  As students across California return to the classroom this school year, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is helping schools do more than prepare for tests and homework. We’re helping students prepare for emergencies.  The Preparedness Ambassadors Program provides fourth-grade teachers with a fun, standards-based curriculum that teaches students how to prepare for disasters at home, at […]
• Ready California Brings Disaster Preparedness to Communities Statewide  September 3, 2026
  Working at the grassroots level to mobilize disaster preparedness and resilience statewide, each year Ready California hosts regional preparedness summits to build stronger, more connected communities.   This year, eight regional summits are being held throughout California, offering tangible resources, helpful insights, and a true sense of togetherness. The summits bring local leaders, community-based organizations, emergency management professionals, first responders, and other partners together to strengthen preparedness for disasters […]