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High Wind in your Neighborhood? What you need to know.
(Please scroll below for Spanish translation // Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la traducción en Español.) On March 13, between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., an EF0 tornado occurred in Pico Rivera, CA. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was small, weak and...
SBA Disaster Assistance Filing Period Extended to March 31 for Those Affected by the LA Fires
California homeowners and businesses affected by the LA wildfires have more time to apply for federal assistance. The application period has been extended to March 31 for Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest federal disaster loans available to California...
STORM SAFETY TIPS: During Sustained Rainfall
As weather patterns bring increased snow, rainfall and potential flooding to California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants to remind all residents and communities that it is essential to stay safe during increased rainfall. Storms...
Governor Newsom urges caution and preparedness as storm impacts much of California
What you need to know: Californians are urged to take precautions now as severe weather sets in throughout the state. SACRAMENTO – With severe weather expected to impact much of California today through Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom and state emergency officials are...
What to do during a high wind event
The National Weather Service forecasts a moderate to strong winter storm will likely bring periods of strong winds, along with moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow, to Southern California, Wednesday into Thursday. Travel may be delayed or hazardous due to the...