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Cal OES serves as the state’s leadership hub during all major emergencies and disasters.
Sacramento, Californiacaloes.ca.govJoined April 2009

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We are closely monitoring the destructive earthquake in Turkey and Syria & are in close contact with government partners & aid groups to assess response needs. As Californians, we know all too well the perils seismic hazards & our hearts are with those impacted by this disaster.
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The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria rises to at least 195 people, and is expected to go up. Hundreds were also injured. apne.ws/kPQ74u2
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California has received a prestigious new 5-year accreditation through for meeting the highest levels of emergency management standards. We remain committed to being the best-prepared state in the nation to protect our communities from disasters.
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Congratulations to 10 Emergency Management Programs that have earned accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).
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Winter Search and Rescue (SAR) missions are difficult and dangerous. SAR members must learn skills to keep themselves safe so they don’t go from rescuer to victim. These students are learning and practicing winter sheltering at the Cal OES Winter SAR training.
Search and rescue members practice snow cave construction.
Search and rescue members practice snow cave construction.
A Cal OES SAR member climbs aboard a snow cat.
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Although the earthquake didn't trigger a #MyShake alert to cell phones, we know some of you felt shaking this AM! Don't forget to always take protective action like Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
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Good morning Southern California! Did you feel the magnitude 4.2 earthquake about 10 miles south of Malibu Beach at 2:03 am? The #ShakeAlert system was activated. See: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev @Cal_OES @CAGeoSurvey @CaltechSeismo
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ShakeMap from magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Malibu California.
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Fuertes vientos se esperan al sur de California. Los famosos vientos de Santa Ana llegarían con ráfagas de hasta 75 millas por hora en las montañas y hasta 55 en la costa y los valles. Tenga mucho cuidado.
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Another round of #SantaAnaWinds is expected Wed night and Thu across #Ventura and #LosAngeles counties. Gusts 60-75 MPH are likely across the mountains with gusts 35-55 MPH across the coasts and valleys. #CAwx
Moderate to strong Santa Ana winds Wednesday night and Thursday. Wind gusts up to 75 MPH across the mountains of Ventura and LA counties with gusts 35-55 MPH across coastal and valley areas.
Forecast peak wind gusts for Santa Ana event Wednesday night and Thursday
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