California government warns residents of severe weather

The government of the State of California has asked the population to be alert in recent days due to storms and landslide risks, especially in the areas that were affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Officials have said Listos California is taking steps to protect communities. In addition, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and state emergency responders remain prepared for this weather.

That’s why each of us is being asked to take a few simple steps to keep ourselves, our loved ones and neighbors safe.
Governor Gavin Newsom and state emergency officials are urging Californians to prepare and take precautions, especially since severe weather has been affecting much of California through Friday.

In this regard, the Governor directed the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to coordinate statewide response efforts, including the pre-deployment of more than 400 fire and rescue personnel. Resources include fire engines, swift water rescue teams, urban search and rescue, bulldozers, and helicopters.

According to recent reports, storm impacts have been recorded and are still expected across much of California with periods of heavy rain, heavy snowfall in the mountains, and widespread high winds. In addition, Southern California could experience periods of rain.

The National Weather Service indicates that, in the western United States, a powerful low pressure system carries with it unstable weather including strong winds and heavy rain. In the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Northern California, wind gusts are forecast to reach 65 to 113 km/h, which, coupled with snow accumulation of 30 to 60 centimeters, will create hazardous or even impossible travel conditions at higher elevations. The NWS warns that these conditions could cause power outages in scattered areas.

For this reason, residents are urged to stay informed and listen to local authorities. Visit ready.ca.gov or Listos California en español, for more information on staying safe.

It has also been reported that Cal OES previously deployed flood fighting and debris flow response resources to Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Lake, Lake, Napa, Colusa, Glenn, El Dorado, Nevada, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

From fire trucks, local government bulldozers, helicopters, Specialized Personnel, swift water rescue teams.

Remember that in this weather flash flooding can develop very quickly. Therefore, please be prepared to evacuate all people and animals to higher ground if ordered to do so.

We recommend that you have emergency supplies on hand packed in a travel bag.

Keep your car’s gas tank at least half full in case you are asked to evacuate. There may be traffic and delays.

Remember it is very important to never drive around barricades or drive or walk through flood waters. It may be deeper than you think and can wash you or your car away.

In the event of power outages, keep your phone batteries fully charged and save energy by limiting phone use during a power outage.

And if you can, sign up for alerts through your power company so you can be notified of any power problems. If you use electrical medical and/or assistive devices, be sure to enroll in a basic medical program to ensure your safety if the power goes out.