As an atmospheric river continues to move into Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is taking proactive steps to keep people safe and has strategically prepositioned swift water rescue teams and local Government Engines.
National Weather Service Sacramento is forecasting a moderate to strong atmospheric river. Prolonged periods of rain and mountain snow are expected, with the potential for flash flooding and rising creeks, rivers, and streams.
The Preposition Resources include:
Sacramento County
1 OES Swift Water Rescue Team
San Joaquin County
1 OES Swift Water Rescue Team
Monterey County
1 OES Swift Water Rescue Team
Lake County
5 Local Government Engines
1 Local Government Overhead
Napa County
4 Local Government Engines
2 Local Government Overhead
Glenn County
5 Local Government Engines
1 Local Government Overhead
El Dorado County
6 Local Government Engines
1 Local Government Swift Water Rescue Team
3 Local Government Overhead
Nevada County
4 Local Government Engines
1 Local Government Swift Water Rescue
5 Local Government Overhead
Tuolumne County
5 Local Government Engines
1 Local Government Dispatcher
1 Local Government Overhead
Marin County
2 Local Government Engines
1 Local Government Swift Water Rescue
1 Local Government Dispatcher
Plumas County
4 Local Government Engines
1 Local Government Overhead
1 Local Government Dispatcher
Prepositioned Resources
35 Local Government Engines
3 Local Government Dispatcher
14 Local Government Overhead
3 Cal OES Swift Water Rescue Teams
3 Local Government Swift Water Flood Rescue Team
This event could bring an increased risk of power outages, flooding in small streams and low-lying areas, and debris, rocks and mudslides on roadways.
Cal OES is encouraging residents to reduce injury risks from falling limbs and trees by staying inside, not driving through flooded roadways and preparing in advance for power outages.
Residents in the affected counties are urged to stay informed and listen to local authorities about actions they should take including evacuation orders or safety recommendations. In burn scar areas, officials recommend preparing for possible sudden debris flows by having a go-bag packed and knowing evacuation routes.
Go to ready.ca.gov for tips to prepare for the incoming storm.