Cal OES Coordinates Deployment of State Resources in Response to Levee Failures

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Due to warmer weather and high snow elevations, heavy rainfall in the Sierra has caused significant downstream flooding of the Cosumnes River in Sacramento County. The high-water levels of the river caused over-topping of the levee which later caused levee failure and significant flooding around the town of Wilton in south Sacramento County.

State Emergency Operations Center Remains Activated

The State Operations Center (SOC) remains at Level 1 in a 24-hour capacity to coordinate the state response in providing aid to local government requests including supplies, personnel, and equipment. Significant rainfall is expected later in the week, with additional impacts to communities likely.

Local emergency proclamations and requested assistance from the State:

  • Calaveras County – Declared 1/1/23
  • San Joaquin County – Declared 1/1/23
  • Sacramento County – Declared 12/31/22
  • City of Placerville – Declared 12/31/22
  • El Dorado County – Declared 12/31/22
  • Monterey County – Declared 12/27/22

State Coordinates Emergency Resources to Flood Fighting Operations         

The SOC is currently coordinating two missions to support local governments in their flood fighting operations:

  • El Dorado County
    • 5 Type 1 Hand Crews – 3 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), 2 California Conservation Corps (CCC)
    • 3 Type 3 Engines
    • 2 Utility Pick Up Trucks
    • 2 Agency Representatives (AREP)
    • 3 Technical Specialists (THSP)
    • 6 Chief Officers
  • Sacramento County
    • 1 Type 1 Hand crew (CDCR)
    • 2 Utility Pick Up Truck
    • 1 Agency Representative (AREP)

Temporary Evacuation Points and Shelters

Cal OES is assisting with the coordination of the following temporary evacuation point and shelters.

  • El Dorado County – Temporary Evacuation Point
    • Placerville Library, 345 Fair Ln, Placerville, CA 95667
  • Orange County – Shelter
    • Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.
  • Sacramento County – Shelter
    • Barbra Morse Wackford Community Center, 9014 Bruceville Road, Room B, Elk Grove, CA 95758
  • Santa Cruz County – Shelter
    • Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
  • San Mateo – Shelter
    • Vagabond Inn, 1640 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010

Preparing for Incoming Storms

A stronger round of rain and mountain snow will arrive Wednesday and continue into Thursday with the potential for greater impacts. Gusty winds are expected across much of the state with the potential for heavier precipitation and additional flooding concerns. Snow levels will range from 4000 to 6000 ft. with travel impacts possible, especially over the Sierra.

Available Flood Supplies include:

  • Sandbags (each) – 3,706,000
  • Plastic (rolls) – 10,051
  • Stakes (each) – 345,150
  • Twine (cases) – 3,763
  • Buttons (each) – 705,603
  • Super Sack (each) – 19,950
  • Muscle Wall (each) – 3,632
  • 24” Rock (ton) – 400,209