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Emergency declaration unlocks resources and state assistance SACRAMENTO — Taking assertive steps to protect Californians from a series of powerful storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino,... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency to support response in multiple counties due to late December storms

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What you need to know: State agencies and local partners continue to coordinate across California to advance preparedness and support response efforts as a series of atmospheric rivers bring heavy rain, snow, flooding threats, and high winds through the holiday week.... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom mobilizes state resources as California braces for winter storm

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Data as of 8am, Thursday, December 25, 2025: Prepositioned Resources: Local fire agencies identify when conditions in communities may require additional resources and submit requests to the state for support. The staging locations and response assignments are... Read MoreRead more about 2025 Late December Storms Prepositioned Resources and Statewide Shelters

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What you need to know: As California enters the peak of the winter storm season, Governor Gavin Newsom is expanding on a coordinated, statewide readiness effort, including Cal OES pre-deploying swiftwater and debris flow resources in nine counties to protect... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom increases statewide seasonal storm readiness, pre-deploys resources to nine counties