CA OES, 2008 Winter Storms

2008 Winter Storm Event

Winter Storm Preparedness Tips
OES is encouraging all Californians to act on the following 10 tips in preparation for the coming storms:

Collect important documents (i.e., insurance policies, vital records) that you should take with you if you need to evacuate.
Have an easy to carry emergency supply kit on hand with at least – food, water, medications, flashlight, battery-powered radio, rain gear, and a first aid kit.
Keep your car fueled in case power is cutoff to local gas stations.
Identify the safe routes from your home or office to high ground.
Establish an out-of-state “family contact” so that friends and relatives will know who to call to get information about where you are.
Keep sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, lumber and other materials handy for waterproofing.
If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately. If you’re stranded, move to your roof so rescuers can see you.
Avoid flooded roadways and waterways. Just six inches of water can sweep you away.
If your car stalls in water, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground.

Information on Flooding and Debris Flow
For people who live in the burn areas.

Winter Storms Information Links
http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html
http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/winter.html
http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/landslides.html
http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/floods.html

Current Weather Conditions
Local River and Stream Levels
National Weather Service
Current Weather Watches, Warnings and Advisories for California
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Weather Safety
Health Precautions in Flooded Areas
OES Be Winter Wise in English
OES Tormentas de Invierno in Espanol
NOAA Weather Radio

Highway Information
Live Traffic Cams - Caltrans Highways Statewide
California Highway Information - Interactive Map (Caltrans)

Press Releases
02/22/08
OES Director Urges Californians to Continue Winter Weather Preparedness Efforts

01/14/08
Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in County of Mendocino, Cities of Oakland and Grass Valley Due to Extreme Winds and Heavy Rain

01/09/08
Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Four Additional Counties Due to Extreme Winds and Heavy Rain

01/07/08
Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Six Counties Due to Extreme Winds and Heavy Rain

01/06/08
OES Director Urges Californians to Remain Vigilant as Winter Storms Continue to Impact Areas of the State

01/05/08
Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency in Glenn, Kings, Sacramento Counties Due to Extreme Winds and Heavy Rain

01/04/08
Governor Receives Briefing on Weather Conditions at Los Alamitos Emergency Operations Center

Governor Schwarzenegger Holds Press Briefing AddressingState's Response to Extreme Weather Conditions - Audio of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in Los Alamitos today discussing the state's response to extreme weather conditions following a briefing by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (about 7 minutes):
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01/04/08
FEMA Joins State And Local Officials In Preparing For Winter Storms In California

01/03/08
Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs Emergency Services to Prepare for Heavy Rain, Snow, Wind and Flooding through this Weekend