The prepositioned fire resources include:
Los Angeles County:
- 1 Local Government Dozer
- 1 Local Government Hand Crew Type 1
- 1 Local Government Dispatcher
Orange County:
- 1 Local Government Dozer
- 1 Local Government Hand Crew Type 2IA
Resources on hand 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
Widespread precipitation will mainly be confined to northern and central California through Friday, before spreading into southern California beginning Saturday. Another round of storms is possible for much of next week, bringing additional precipitation to the state.
The National Weather Service in Sacramento warned about difficult travel conditions in the mountains, as well as the possibility of rockslides and mudslides in canyons and steep hillsides with runoff, including mud and some debris, due to prolonged rainfall. River and urban flooding caused by excessive and steady rainfall will be possible across coastal areas.
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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.
State Operations Center
The State Operations Center (SOC) is operating 24 hours a day in support of Cal OES Regional and county Emergency Operations Centers. The SOC serves as the central point of coordination for resources that will directly assist the areas affected.
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