Cal OES is leading California’s statewide preparedness efforts for what is shaping up to be a historic El Niño season. Working with state and local partners to identify potential needs, Cal OES is coordinating resources and strengthening readiness before storms arrive. Early preparation helps communities and first responders act quickly when conditions change and protect lives and property.
I'm declaring a state of emergency to mobilize state resources for a potentially historic El Niño winter in California.
With higher risks of heavy rain, flooding, and mudslides over the next several months, we're launching a whole-of-government effort to protect Californians.