As near record heat and dangerous fire conditions threaten communities statewide, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has strategically prepositioned critical fire resources to include fire engines, water tenders, hand crews, dozers, dispatchers, and a helicopter in eight counties – Los Angeles, Orange, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Kings, Tulare, San Bernardino and Riverside
The prepositioned fire resources include:
Los Angeles County: 5 Local Government Type 3 Engines, 1 Local Government Dispatcher
Orange County: 5 Cal OES Type 3 Engines, 1 Local Government Type 2 Water Tender, 1 Local Government Helicopter, 1 Local Government Type 2 Hand Crew, 1 Local Government Dispatcher
Santa Barbara County: 5 Local Government Type 3 Engines, 1 Local Government Type 1 Water Tender, 1 Local Government IMT Member
Ventura County: 1 Cal OES Type 1 Water Tender, 1 Local Government Type 1 Hand Crew, 1 Local Government Dispatcher
Kings County: 3 Local Government Type 3 Engines, 2 Local Government Type 6 Engines
Tulare County: 3 Cal OES Type 1 Engines, 1 Cal OES Type 3 Engine, 1 Local Government Type 2 Water Tender, 1 Local Government Type 2 IA Hand Crew, 1 Local Government Dispatcher
San Bernardino: 5 Cal OES Type 1 Engines, 1 Cal OES Type 1 Water Tender, 1 Local Government Type 2 IA Hand Crew, 1 Local Government Dispatcher
Riverside County: 5 Cal OES Type 3 Engines, 1 Cal OES Type 1 Water Tender
The National Weather Service is forecasting widespread fire weather conditions throughout the majority of the state. Dangerous heat with prolonged temperatures exceeding 100 degrees is forecast to extend into late next week.
Click here to see the latest weather updates for southern California and here for the northern part of the state.
The public is urged to remain aware of their surrounding conditions and to avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation. The public is also 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.
The Cal OES Warning Center and State Operations Center will monitor conditions and be ready for further resource requests as necessary.
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