Ahead of Next Atmospheric River Event, Cal OES Prepositions Flood Fighting Resources

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As a significant weather storm impacts parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed.

The prepositioned fire resources include:

Marin County:

  • 3 Local Government Engines Type 1
  • 2 Local Government Engines Type 2
  • 2 Local Government Dispatchers
  • 1 Local Government US&R Company

Mendocino County:

  • 5 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 2 Local Government Dozers Type 2

Monterey County:

  • 11 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 1 Local Government Engine Type 1
  • 12 Local Government IMT Members

San Mateo County:

  • 10 Local Government Engines Type 2
  • 2 Local Government Dispatchers
  • 20 Local Government IMT Members
  • 2 Local Government US&R Companies

Glenn County:

  • 5 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 2 Local Government IMT Members

Butte County:

  • 1 Local Government Swiftwater Rescue Team
  • 1 Local Government Dispatcher

Alpine County:

  • 1 Local Government Engine Type 1
  • 1 Local Government IMT Member

Calaveras County:

  • 6 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 3 Local Government IMT Members

El Dorado County:

  • 3 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 1 OES Engines Type 3
  • 2 Local Government IMT Members
  • 2 Local Government Swiftwater Rescue Teams

Placer County:

  • 3 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 1 Local Government IMT Member
  • 2 Local Government Swift Water Rescue Teams

Nevada County:

  • 1 Local Government Engine Type 3
  • 1 Local Government Engine Type 6
  • 2 OES Engines Type 6
  • 1 Local Government IMT Member
  • 1 Local Government Swift Water Rescue Team

Tuolumne County:

  • 5 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 2 Local Government IMT Members

Tahoe Basin:

  • 8 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 1 OES Engine Type 6
  • 1 Local Government IMT Member

Fresno County:

  • 1 Local Government Dozer Type 2 with Dozer Tender
  • 2 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 1 Local Government Dispatcher
  • 8 Local Government IMT Members
  • 2 Local Government Swift Water Rescue Teams

Kern County:

  • 1 Local Government Dozer Type 2
  • 2 Local Government Road Graders
  • 1 Local Government Helicopter with Hoist
  • 3 Local Government Hand Crews Type 2
  • 14 Local Government IMT Members
  • 1 Local Government Dispatcher
  • 1 Local Government US&R Company

Tulare County:

  • 10 Local Government Engines Type 1
  • 1 Local Government Hand Crew Type 2IA
  • 1 Local Government Swiftwater Rescue Team
  • 2 Local Government Dispatcher
  • 23 Local Government IMT members

Inyo County:

  • 5 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 1 Local Government Engine Type 1
  • 1 Local Government Engine Type 6
  • 1 OES Hazardous Material Response Unit Type 2
  • 1 Local Government US&R Type 1
  • 2 Local Government IMT Members

Prepositioned Swift Water resources include:

Fresno County:

  • OES: Riverside Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 6

Inyo County:

  • OES: San Diego City Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 8

Sacramento County:

  • OES: Sacramento Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 7

Monterey County

  • OES: Menlo Park Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 3
  • OES: Oakland Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 4
  • OES: Marin County Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 11

Tulare County

  • OES: Orange County Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 5
  • OES: Los Angeles County Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 2

Los Angeles County:

  • OES: Los Angeles City Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 1

San Luis Obispo County:

  • Butte County Swiftwater/Flood Search & Rescue Team

Scattered thunderstorms will continue across the San Joaquin Valley through mid-evening Sunday, bringing a risk for local flash flooding and hail.

Another atmospheric river will arrive today through Wednesday, bringing widespread rain, mountain snow, and strong winds. Precipitation will be heavy at times.

Additional flooding on rivers and streams is likely through late week, particularly across Northern and Central California.

Flash flooding also possible, with the most vulnerable areas for flash flooding over the western slopes of the Sierra and along the Central Coast in and around the Santa Cruz and Santa Lucia Mountain Ranges.

Significant travel impacts across the Sierra, particularly above 6,000 to 7,000 feet.

Click here to see the latest weather updates.

The public is urged to remain aware of their surrounding conditions and reminded to have an emergency plan in place, emergency preparedness kits at home and vehicles full of fuel. Sign-up for emergency alerts, listen to local authorities and warnings, and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.

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