Ahead of the Next Significant Storm Event, Cal OES Prepositions Flood Fighting Resources

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As California braces for another round of storms early next week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed.

Updated: 1100; Saturday, March 19, 2023

The prepositioned fire resources include:

Monterey County:

  • 6 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 1 Local Government Engine Type 6
  • 8 Local Government IMT Members

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:

  • 5 Local Government Engines Type 1
  • 18 OES Engines Type 1
  • 1 OES Engines Type 3
  • 1 Local Government Water Tender Type 2
  • 1 Local Government Hand Crew Type 2IA
  • 2 Local Government Swiftwater Rescue Teams
  • 2 Local Government US&R Companies Type 1
  • 3 Local Government Dispatchers
  • 27 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
  • 3 Local Government US&R Type 1
  • 3 Local Government IMT Members

San Bernardino County:

  • 2 Local Government Engines Type 1
  • 3 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 2 OES Engines Type 1
  • 3 OES Engines Type 3
  • 2 Local Government Dispatchers
  • 2 Local Government IMT Members

Prepositioned Swift Water resources include:

Inyo County:

  • OES: San Diego City Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 8
  • OES: Riverside Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 6

Monterey County

  • OES: Oakland Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 4

Tulare County

  • OES: Menlo Park Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 3
  • OES: Orange County Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 5
  • OES: Los Angeles County Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 2
  • OES: Marin County Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 11
  • Butte County Swiftwater/Flood Search & Rescue Team

Periods of rain and mountain snow continue across the state, with most of the precipitation falling across northern and central California. The majority of precipitation for the lower elevations will fall through March 19, 2023, afternoon, while additional rounds of rain and snow persist over the Sierra through early March 20, 2023.

Snow levels 5,000 to 6,000 feet, briefly 7,000 feet in the southern Sierra March 19, 2023. 1 – 2 feet of snow in the Sierra and Klamath Mountains.

Liquid precipitation amounts averaging less than ½ inch, but with localized amounts nearing 1 – 1 ½ inches in Sierra, Mt. Shasta area, and Klamath Mountains.

Some local travel impacts likely over the Sierra, Mt. Shasta area, and Klamath Mountains, but no widespread rain impacts expected through Sunday night, March 19, 2023.

Anticipated wind gusts 35 to 50 mph in Sierra, Central Coast, and southern mountains and 30 to 40 mph in Sacramento Valley on March 19, 2023.

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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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