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	Beat the Heat by Following a Few Simple Steps With the cool weather and late season storms, it's easy to forget that is in fact June. As the clouds clear up the temperature is sure to rise quickly and we must make sure that we are prepared for the sudden weather change. Check out these tips and resources for information on how to protect yourself from the heat.
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	Cal EMA/FEMA Work to Aid Winter Storm Recovery Cal EMA is currently working to aid in recovery following two storm incidents - the winter storms incident that caused damage in 10 counties during December, 2010, receiving a Presidential disaster declaration; and a series of March storms that saw damage to 19 California counties and received a State of Emergency proclamation from Governor Jerry Brown. Read more for additional information.
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	California Receives Major Disaster Declaration following Tsunami On April 18, President Obama declared a major disaster for California in response to tsunami damage incurred along the Santa Cruz and Del Norte coastal areas. The tsunami that also that devastated parts of Japan serves as a reminder of California's vulnerability to these types of disasters. Learn more about tsunamis, your risk, and how you can be prepared.
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Information & Resources

• National Terrorism Advisory System - Public Guide The National Terrorism Advisory System, or NTAS, replaces the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS). This new system will more effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, airports and other transportation hubs, and the private sector
• La Conchita Hillside Study
• Regulations for the State Private Nonprofit Organizations Assistance Program have been finalized
• Are You Prepared for the next Disaster?In California, whether it’s wildfires, earthquakes or winter storms, when you are ready, California is too! Take the time to get prepared!
• State Emergency PlanThe State of California Emergency Plan outlines a state-level strategy to support local government efforts during a large-scale emergency.
• Cal EMA Consolidation Plan AB 38 (Nava, Chapter 372, Statutes of 2008) created Cal EMA as an independent agency, reporting directly to the Governor, and vested with the duties, powers, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdictions previously held within the Office of Homeland Security (OHS) and the Governor‘s Office of Emergency Services (OES). This comprehensive report to the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management provides a summary of the successes and failures of the consolidation, including, but not limited to, any efficiencies achieved.
• California Animal Response Emergency System (CARES)A collaborative effort between Cal EMA, CDFA, UC Davis and the private sector to develop guidance and promote animal emergency response efforts throughout the State of California.
• Senior Leaders Summit Final Report-Findings and Next Steps Cal EMA held three Senior Leaders Summits in June 2009. The purpose was to engage local government, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and the tribal community in a facilitated discussion of key statewide issues to assist Cal EMA in developing more effective programs, business practices, partnerships, and coordinated strategic planning efforts.
• Public Notice - Updated Local Safety and Protection Account (LSPA) Information 
• Public Notice: JANUARY 20, 2011 - CALGANG® EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING 
• California Earthquake Preparedness Survey (CEPS)CEPS Information and Resources
• Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team Reports Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team reports contain evaluations designed to assist federal, state and local officials in creating comprehensive remediation plans and to guide restoration efforts as a result of the October Wildfires.
• Background and Summary of Legislative Response to the CA Supreme Court's opinion in Van Horn v. Watson Background and Summary of Legislative Response to the CA Supreme Court's opinion in Van Horn v. Watson
• Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Stimulus Funding Answers to frequently asked questions about the JAG stimulus funding
• Border Governors Conference (BGC) WorktablesThe Border Governors Conference is the largest bi-national venue to discuss and resolve some of the most important border issues affecting the United States and Mexico. The Secretary of Cal EMA is a member of both the Emergency and Civil Protection Worktable and the Border Security Worktable.
• Cal EMA - 5 year Strategic Plan 2010-2015 This agency-specific strategic plan addresses key initiates that support Cal EMA's commitment to proactive operational readiness, service delivery and client support enhancements and business enterprise development. Downloadable PDF document
• West Nile Virus Learn more about West Nile Virus in California Department of Public Health
• California Interoperability Coordinators Office (CICO)Learn more about the statewide effort to improve radio communications for our first response
• FIRESCOPEFirefighting Resources of California Organized for Potential Emergencies - A partnership program that addresses mutual aid, cooperative agreements, and fire/rescue regional policy issues involving all facets of local, rural, and metropolitan fire departments, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and federal fire agencies.