| Action | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Planning for Special Needs | CA- Cal OES Office of Access and Functional Needs |
The Cal OES Office of Access and Functional Needs coordinates with Federal, State, and Local partners to ensure communication needs are identified and addressed during disasters. This means ensuring that communities understand how to utilize the following communication resources: Sign language interpreters for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, Translation services for persons with limited English, and Alternative formats for individuals with blind/low vision, or Plain text. |
| Preparing for Dangerously High Temperatures | CA-Drought Assistance for Households and Water Systems |
County Offices of Emergency Services are the first responders during drought emergencies because counties are best positioned to assist with immediate relief—such as bottled and hauled water. The state provides funding to counties for drought-related water shortages. If you’re having trouble accessing water in your home or your well has gone dry, please contact your county Office of Emergency Services to request assistance. Your county will work with you to determine what assistance is available and next steps. |
| Preparing for Dangerously High Temperatures | CA-Drought Assistance for Households and Water Systems |
County Offices of Emergency Services are the first responders during drought emergencies because counties are best positioned to assist with immediate relief—such as bottled and hauled water. The state provides funding to counties for drought-related water shortages. If you’re having trouble accessing water in your home or your well has gone dry, please contact your county Office of Emergency Services to request assistance. Your county will work with you to determine what assistance is available and next steps. |
| Preparing for Dangerously High Temperatures | CA-Drought Assistance for Households and Water Systems |
County Offices of Emergency Services are the first responders during drought emergencies because counties are best positioned to assist with immediate relief—such as bottled and hauled water. The state provides funding to counties for drought-related water shortages. If you’re having trouble accessing water in your home or your well has gone dry, please contact your county Office of Emergency Services to request assistance. Your county will work with you to determine what assistance is available and next steps. |
| Preparing for Floods, Hurricanes and Wildfires | CA- Governors Office of Emergency Services |
Cal OES MyHazards is a tool for the general public to discover hazards in their area (earthquake, flood, fire, and tsunami), and learn steps to reduce personal risk. |
| Preparing for Floods, Hurricanes and Wildfires | CA- Governors Office of Emergency Services |
Cal OES MyHazards is a tool for the general public to discover hazards in their area (earthquake, flood, fire, and tsunami), and learn steps to reduce personal risk. |
| Preparing for Floods, Hurricanes and Wildfires | CA- Governors Office of Emergency Services |
Cal OES MyHazards is a tool for the general public to discover hazards in their area (earthquake, flood, fire, and tsunami), and learn steps to reduce personal risk. |
| Developing a Communication and Evacuation Plan * | CA- California Public Alert and Warning System Plan (CalPAWS) PDF |
Timely and effective emergency alert and warning messages add to the state’s inherent resilience by empowering citizens to make informed decisions and take action to save lives and reduce property losses. These actions reduce the impact of disaster and enable better community recovery. |
| Developing a Communication and Evacuation Plan * | CA- California Public Alert and Warning System Plan (CalPAWS) PDF |
Timely and effective emergency alert and warning messages add to the state’s inherent resilience by empowering citizens to make informed decisions and take action to save lives and reduce property losses. These actions reduce the impact of disaster and enable better community recovery. |
| Developing a Communication and Evacuation Plan * | CA- California Public Alert and Warning System Plan (CalPAWS) PDF |
Timely and effective emergency alert and warning messages add to the state’s inherent resilience by empowering citizens to make informed decisions and take action to save lives and reduce property losses. These actions reduce the impact of disaster and enable better community recovery. |
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