CAL OES US&R RTF-2 (Downey) RTF-4 (Pasadena) RTF-5 (Fresno) have been activated for preposition.
Teal79 just landed SMX.
SMX. TEAL79 taxi to park at the Jet Center (Cal Fire/USFS office and tanker reloading base) and Tanker75 takeoff after reloading for SBC-Hapgood and SBC-Plant Fires.
The Hurricane Hunters were just in time to see the rodeo.
The US Navy is pushing ships, submarines and aircraft into the near shore Southern California area. This is a P-8A Poseidon. Catalina Island is under an evacuation advisory. Channel Islands might follow.
I saw an interview on the Weather Channel earlier today where a FEMA person was saying SoCal residents are not taking this storm serious. Well you wanna know why. Right now at 450PM as the storm is within 24-36 hours of landfall here this is what is on our local news channels. NBC has “Open House”. CBS has Inside Edition. KUSI has Family Fued and ABC has “Oh Baby”. Whatever the F that is. Only the Weather Channel is live covering the storm and nobody in SoCal even knows the weather channel exists let alone where to find in their TV’s. You want to know why SoCal doesn’t care or are informed about the dangers of this storm??? It’s because the local media doesn’t care to alert the masses of what’s coming. Anyone remember Maui??
Some of the local TV networks are covering it in Phoenix, AZ, for local impacts in AZ. Go figure!
Well home depot and the grocery store were packed like a hurricane was coming and my phone received a lot of alerts today. Every news hours has coverage. If your a socal resident who doesnt know i think you are purposefully disconnected.
Cant find bottled water in most stores today, local news channels are so stupid no one watches them. Tomorrow should be interesting
Seems the local news reporter will work M-F 10:30-3:00 any more and then it will wait until next Monday. Sign of the times I guess.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Governor’s Press Office: (916) 445-4571
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency As Hurricane Hilary Approaches California
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California continues to mobilize ahead of Hurricane Hilary’s projected landfall in Southern California. People are urged to take all necessary precautions today.
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for much of Southern California to support Hurricane Hilary response and recovery efforts as the state continues mobilizing and coordinating resources ahead of the storm’s forecasted impacts starting today. The text of today’s emergency proclamation can be found here.
Hurricane Hilary is currently a Category 2 storm that the National Hurricane Center says is expected to bring “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding” to Baja California and the Southwestern U.S., including Southern California. Much of the impacts of the storm, including heavy rainfall and high winds, are expected to begin today and last through Monday.
At the Governor’s direction, there are currently more than 7,500 boots on the ground deployed to help local communities protect Californians from the impacts of Hurricane Hilary.
The Governor signed the emergency proclamation in San Diego while visiting with California National Guard troops. Also today, the Governor met with first responders and local officials, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. He also was in touch with federal officials, including the White House.
What Governor Newsom said: “California has thousands of people on the ground working hand-in-hand with federal and local personnel to support communities in Hurricane Hilary’s path with resources, equipment and expertise. We’re mobilizing all of government as we prepare and respond to this unprecedented storm.”
PREPARE NOW: Here are the top 5 things Californians can do to stay safer during the storm.
HOW CALIFORNIA IS PREPARING:
State Operations Center Activated: At the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the State Operations Center at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is currently activated and the state is closely monitoring impacts from rain, wind, flash flooding and potential power outages, as well as coordinating across state agencies to provide resources in preparation for other potential impacts. Additionally, the state has activated its Medical and Health Coordination Center to coordinate and monitor response efforts and has issued an alert to all health facilities in the state.
Prepositioned Resources: The state continues to coordinate the prepositioning of emergency resources across Southern California and the Central Valley in anticipation of Hurricane Hilary:
- The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) has assets on standby, including California Medical Assistance Teams (CAL-MAT), to augment local capacity, aid in evacuations, and support medical needs in communities impacted by flooding. The EMSA is ready to assist with Ambulance Strike Teams as necessary to support local communities.
- The Flood Operations Center is activated and has prepositioned flood fight materials should they be needed.
- The California National Guard has strategically prepositioned more than 350 soldiers and two dozen high water vehicles.
- CAL FIRE has prepositioned nine swift water rescue teams and urban search and rescue teams along with 290 strategically prepositioned engines.
- Cal OES, through the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, has deployed a total of over 700 local government firefighters and support staff, as well as 15 swift water rescue teams, two urban search and rescue companies and three regional urban search and rescue task forces.
Maintaining Roadway Safety: Approximately 2,000 Caltrans maintenance personnel in the region are on 12 hour shifts, 24 hours a day. They are installing pumps in flood-prone areas, such as Pacific Coast Highway/State Route 1 in Orange County, and monitoring burn scars for potential mudslides, especially in northern Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Caltrans Southern California districts are opening emergency operations centers and are coordinating with city and county emergency operations centers as needed. Additionally, the California Highway Patrol has staffed more than 3,900 officers and other personnel in the region and has prepositioned equipment, activated limited emergency operations centers and has Special Response Teams on alert.
Protecting Vulnerable Communities: California is actively monitoring potential impacts to vulnerable communities, including unhoused individuals. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has reached out to local partners and licensed settings caring for some of the most vulnerable — including individuals with disabilities, older individuals, and unsheltered individuals — to help ensure that people have access to services should they need them. Additionally, the state is working with local officials to ensure mobile home communities are taking appropriate steps to prepare.
Coordinating With Private Sector: California continues to coordinate with major retailers, including Target, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, CVS Health and others, as well as grocers to ensure essential supplies are available and emergency contingency plans are activated. Additionally, the state is coordinating with major fuel suppliers, utility providers and telecommunications companies to determine any needs of support to maintain essential services.
Closing State Parks and Beaches: The state is actively monitoring the storm’s impacts on state parks and making real-time decisions on closures as needed. Currently, California has closed 10 parks and has 600 staff on the ground to respond. The state is closing Silver Strand State Beach and Borderfields State Beach today and Orange Coast District and San Diego District beaches on Sunday and Monday, as well as increasing lifeguard services. The public is advised to stay out of the ocean during the storm. Additionally, state parks have proactively canceled reservations at campgrounds in high-risk areas.
Ch 30 in Fresno has local news on right now after the football game
“S.B County Sheriff: EVAC ORDER for the communities of Oak Glen, Forest Falls, Mountain Home Village, Angelus Oaks, and NE Yucaipa for incoming storm system.”
https://twitter.com/sbcountysheriff/status/1693085114425569653
While it is not confirmed yet, there was reports of a tornado today in Fresno.
ABC10 out if NorCal has been great for helping us non-technically inclined understand. This is half a day old but pretty good for seeing what tomorrow will bring.
