This week, in partnership with RCRC, CSAC and the League of California Cities, the Governor’s Office hosted a winter storm preparedness conference call. More than 220 local elected officials and key local government staff participated in the call with high level personnel from the Governor’s Office, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, and the Natural Resources Agency. The call focused on the winter outlook and flood preparedness in anticipation of El Nino and increased precipitation.
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services emphasized their role to support emergency needs including mutual aid, tasking other state agencies, federal and out of state assistance. Additionally, the call stressed that preparedness begins at home and the local level, through flood insurance, and building awareness in the local community.
The PowerPoint presentation used in conjunction with the call can be accessed here. Additional information regarding storm preparedness can be accessed here.