Cal OES Prepositions Firefighting Resources, as of November 7, across California Due to Strong Winds Provoking Fire Weather

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Critical fire weather, including dry and windy conditions, is expected over the next few days. In anticipation of this elevated fire threat, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to preemptively place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in the Bay Area, south through the greater Los Angeles area, due to gusty offshore winds expected to last until 7 a.m. on November 7. The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause new fires to start and rapidly grow in size and intensity. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in several California counties to be able to respond if needed.

The prepositioned fire resources include:

Los Angeles County:

  • 10 Local Government Engines
  • 4 Local Government Water tenders
  • 3 Local Government Helicopters
  • 4 Local Government Dozers
  • 4 Local Government Dispatchers
  • 1 Local Government IMT
  • 2 Local Government Hand crews

Orange County:

  • 5 OES Engines
  • 2 Local Government Dozers
  • 2 Local Government Water tenders
  • 2 Local Government Helicopters
  • 2 Local Government Dispatchers
  • 1 Local Government IMT
  • 2 Local Government Hand crews

Ventura County (All Resources Assigned to Mountain Fire Incident):

  • 10 Local Government Engines
  • 2 Local Government Dozers
  • 2 Local Government Water tenders
  • 2 Local Government Hand crews
  • 2 Local Government Dispatchers
  • 2 Local Government Helicopters
  • 11 Local Government IMT

Napa County:

  • 5 OES Engines
  • 1 Local Government Water Tender
  • 2 Local Government IMT

Yolo County:

  • 3 Local Government Engines
  • 2 Local Government Water Tenders

Riverside County:

  • 5 Local Government Engines
  • 1 Local Government Water Tender

San Diego County:

  • 5 OES Engines
  • 1 Local Government Hand Crew
  • 1 Local Government Dispatcher

San Bernardino County:

  • 5 OES Engines
  • 1 Local Government Hand Crew
  • 1 Local Government Water Tenders
  • 1 Local Government Dispatcher

With critical fire weather across the state, it’s an important reminder to be prepared for wildfire any time of the year.

  • Sign up for emergency alerts through your county.
  • Pack a go bag.
  • Talk with your family about an emergency plan.
  • Know multiple routes out of your neighborhood.

CALIFORNIA FIRE AND RESCUE MUTUAL AID SYSTEM

The Cal OES Fire and Rescue Branch facilitates the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, which includes moving more than 270 fire engines from 60 local government resources across the state in support of all-risk emergency response on behalf of local, state and federal government fire organizations. Cal OES assigns local government fire agencies with fire apparatus to maintain surge capacity during day-to-day duties and major emergencies.

For more from Cal OES, visit CalOES.ca.gov and follow us on Twitter @Cal_OES.