As Another Weather Event Moves In, Cal OES Prepositions Flood Fighting Resources

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As a significant weather storm is on track to bring widespread impacts across 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:

Monterey County:

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

Glenn County:

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

Fresno County:

  • 2 Local Government Engines Type 3
  • 1 Local Government Engine Type 1
  • 1 Local Government Dozer Type 2
  • 1 Local Government Dispatcher
  • 7 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:

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

Prepositioned Swift Water resources include:

Inyo County:

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

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 will persist, with the most significant precipitation over the Sierra. Some light rain is also expected across Southern California.

Winds gusts of 35 to 60 mph are expected in the Sierra and southern mountains through Monday.

More widespread rain, heavy mountain snow and areas of gusty winds across the state are expected Monday night through Wednesday, particularly in Central and Southern California.

A High Wind Watch has been issued for much of coastal southern California and portions of the Central Coast for most of Tuesday.

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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