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:
Los Angeles County:
- 1 Local Government Dozer Type I
- 1 Local Government Hand Crew Type I
- 1 Local Government Dispatcher
Orange County:
- 5 OES Type III Engines
- 1 Local Government Dozer Type II
- 1 Local Government Helicopter with Rescuers
- 1 Local Government Hand Crew Type II
- 1 Local Government Dispatcher
Ventura County:
- 1 Local Government Dozer Type I
- 1 Local Government Hand Crew
- 1 Local Government Dispatcher
- 2 Local Government Swift Water Rescue Teams
Glenn County:
- 3 Local Government Type III Engines
Riverside County:
- 1 Local Government Swift Water Rescue Team
San Bernardino County:
- 5 Local Government Type VI Engines
- 1 Local Government Loader
- 1 Local Government Hand Crew Type II
- 1 Local Government Dispatcher
- 5 Local Government IMT Members
A major winter storm will continue statewide through Friday and persisting into Saturday across the southern half of California. Snow levels in Southern California could drop down to 2,500 feet by Saturday.
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall will also be possible, mainly along the Southern California coast, especially Friday night through Saturday morning.
The National Weather Service in Sacramento warned about difficult travel conditions in the mountains with near white out conditions at times.
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.
For more from Cal OES, visit CalOES.ca.gov and follow us on Twitter @Cal_OES.