March 17, 2023 - As California braces for another round of storms early next week, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is proactively coordinating the prepositioning of flood fighting personnel to be available if needed.

The prepositioned fire resources include:

Monterey County:

• 11 Local Government Engines Type 3
• 1 Local Government Engine Type 1
• 12 Local Government IMT Members

Glenn County:

• 5 Local Government Engines Type 3
• 2 Local Government IMT Members

Calaveras County:

• 6 Local Government Engines Type 3
• 7 Local Government IMT Members

Fresno County:

• 1 Local Government Dozer Type 2 with Dozer Tender
• 2 Local Government Engines Type 3
• 1 Local Government Dispatcher
• 8 Local Government IMT Members
• 2 Local Government Swift Water Rescue Teams

Kern County:

• 1 Local Government Dozer Type 2
• 2 Local Government Road Graders
• 1 Local Government Helicopter with Hoist
• 3 Local Government Hand Crews Type 2
• 14 Local Government IMT Members
• 1 Local Government Dispatcher
• 1 Local Government US&R Company

Tulare County:

• 5 Local Government Engines Type 1
• 18 OES Engines Type 1
• 1 OES Engines Type 3
• 1 Local Government Water Tender Type 2
• 1 Local Government Hand Crew Type 2IA
• 2 Local Government Swiftwater Rescue Teams
• 2 Local Government US&R Companies Type 1
• 3 Local Government Dispatchers
• 27 Local Government IMT Members

Inyo County:

• 5 Local Government Engines Type 3
• 1 Local Government Engine Type 1
• 1 Local Government Engine Type 6
• 1 OES Hazardous Material Response Unit Type 2
• 3 Local Government US&R Type 1
• 3 Local Government IMT Members

San Bernardino County:

• 3 OES Engines Type 3
• 2 OES Engines Type 1
• 2 Local Government Dispatchers
• 2 Local Government IMT Members

Prepositioned Swift Water resources include:

Inyo County:

• OES: San Diego City Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 8
• OES: Riverside Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 6

Sacramento County:

• OES: Sacramento Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 7

Monterey County

• OES: Oakland Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 4

Tulare County

• OES: Menlo Park Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 3
• OES: Orange County Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 5
• OES: Los Angeles County Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 2
• OES: Marin County Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 11
• Butte County Swiftwater/Flood Search & Rescue Team

Los Angeles County:

• OES: Los Angeles City Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team 1

Mainly dry conditions will be seen across California on Friday.

Over the weekend, expect mainly light rain and mountain snow, particularly in Northern and Central California. Snow levels will range from 5,000 to 6,000 feet with some local minor travel impacts due to snow possible in the Sierras.

The next atmospheric river event will bring widespread rain, heavy mountain snow and gusty winds early next week.

Winds gusts up of 30 to 45 mph are expected next week, particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday over the Sierra and much of Southern California.

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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.
Source: Cal OES