🚨✈️ Cal OES in Action: When emergencies strike, FIRIS takes flight! The Fire Integrated Real-Time Intelligence System (FIRIS) uses specially equipped aircraft to provide aerial intelligence and real-time information to help emergency responders make critical decisions. Throughout September, FIRIS aircraft flew a total of 44 hours, responding quickly, supporting communities, and helping meet critical needs across California. See FIRIS in action!

How do we stay cybersecure? It starts with preparation, partnerships, and practice. Cal OES, through the California Cybersecurity Integration Center, brought critical partners together for Cyber Dawn, a statewide exercise designed to strengthen California’s cyber response capabilities. Because when cyber threats strike, readiness matters. For more information, visit bit.ly/4hX8pm4.

🌧️ It’s Flood Preparedness Week! Do not wait for the rain to start to get ready. Take steps now to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your home from flooding. Learn how to prepare at Ready.ca.gov.

Loma Prieta: Thirty-seven years ago today, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake severely shook the San Francisco and Monterey Bay regions at 5:04 p.m., for 20 seconds. Often referred to as the “World Series Earthquake” due to its occurrence during the 1989 World Series game between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics, its epicenter was located on the San Andreas Fault, near the Loma Prieta peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The shaking from the Loma Prieta earthquake was felt as far away as San Diego and western parts of Nevada, according to the California Geological Survey (CGS). It claimed 63 lives and caused widespread damage to property and critical infrastructure, including the partial collapse of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Cal OES, along with state and local partners, sprang into action immediately after the earthquake, coordinating the deployment of the first-of-its-kind Urban Search and Rescue units to the affected areas. It remains a strong reminder that earthquakes can happen at any time. Cal OES encourages everyone to download the MyShake App to be alerted seconds before you feel the shaking. And remember: Drop, Cover and Hold On, when there’s an earthquake.

@Cal_OES Director Caroline Thomas Jacobs is in Orange County getting updates from @OCFireAuthority Chief TJ McGovern on the latest developments and response efforts related to the Norte Fire. For the latest evacuation information, shelters, and available resources, visit the @OCSheriff webpage ocsheriff.gov/nortefire.

Strong winds affecting much of California can increase wildfire risk, topple trees and cause other damage. Visit ready.ca.gov to sign up for local emergency alerts and to learn how to prepare for high winds.

Evacuation orders remain in place for areas impacted by the #NorteFire. Residents should follow instructions from local officials and avoid evacuated areas. For the latest evacuation information, shelters, and available resources, visit the @OCSheriff webpage ocsheriff.gov/nortefire

🚨 While some Red Flag Warnings have been lifted across California, warnings remain in effect for most of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, and the mountains of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and Cuyama Valley. Strong winds and dry conditions can cause fires to spread quickly. Avoid activities that could spark a fire, stay alert to changing conditions and be ready to evacuate if needed. Stay informed and sign up for emergency alerts. Find preparedness tips and resources at Ready.ca.gov.

With high winds impacting much of California, @Cal_OES encourages everyone to take steps to stay safe, including signing up for emergency alerts at ready.ca.gov.

🚨 Norte Fire: Evacuation Shelters Open Evacuation shelters are now open for those impacted by the Norte Fire: 📍 San Clemente Community Center 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, CA 92672 📍 San Juan Capistrano Community Center 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 For the latest evacuation information and updates, visit ocsheriff.gov/nortefire.

Ready to respond. Ready to protect. 🚒 Firefighting personnel and equipment are strategically prepositioned across California as critical fire weather threatens communities. @Cal_OES is working closely with local fire authorities to ensure resources are ready to respond quickly when needed. Through coordination and preparedness, we’re working together to help protect Californians. Stay alert, stay informed, and be prepared. Here’s the latest preposition information ➡️ wp.me/pgM8my-12Dw

This week, the Great California Shakeout Tour delivered earthquake preparedness tips to four cities, while @Cal_OES and Ready California concluded the statewide Regional Disaster Ready Summits in Sacramento. Also, amid critical fire weather and active wildfires across California, Cal OES is coordinating with local agencies to rapidly respond and keep communities safe.

⚡ Power outages can happen. Be ready and use generators safely! Generators can provide backup power during an outage, but following proper safety precautions is essential to protect your household from carbon monoxide dangers. Stay alert and take steps to stay safe during power outages. Learn more about emergency preparedness at Ready.ca.gov.

🔥Norte Fire 📍Orange County 🚨Sign up for alerts at ReadyOC.com 🗺️ Fire info at ocfa.org/current-fire-maps/ EVACUTION ORDERS are in place. Leave now if ordered. @Cal_OES is working with local officials and Cal OES fire engines are on the ground.