#IamCalOES: Meet Michaela White with @Cal_OES California Cybersecurity Integration Center. Her work strengthens California’s cybersecurity and helps safeguard the digital systems Californians rely on every day. Learn more: wp.me/pgM8my-12E4

@Cal_OES is working with state and local partners to strengthen emergency plans, preposition response materials, and help communities prepare for #ElNiño impacts. Californians can take steps to prepare now at listoscalifornia.org/el-nino…

🌧️ ¿Sabías que todos los condados en California han recibido una declaración de emergencia relacionada con inundaciones en los últimos 20 años? Las inundaciones pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento. Debido a que se pronostica el fenómeno de El Niño para este invierno, es fundamental prepararse desde ahora. ✅ Conoce tu riesgo: Mantente al tanto del pronóstico del tiempo y las alertas locales. Confirma si vives en una zona propensa a inundaciones o incendios forestales. 🎒 Prepárate: Ten listo un kit de emergencia, planifica las rutas de evacuación y asegúrate de incluir a tus mascotas en tu plan. 🚨 Actúa: Sigue las instrucciones de las autoridades locales y evacúa cuando te lo indiquen. ¡Nunca conduzcas por aguas de inundación! Mantente informado en weather.gov. Para obtener más información, visita: wp.me/pgM8my-12DX

Did you know every California county has received a flood-related emergency declaration in the past 20 years? Flooding can happen anywhere in California, at any time. With a strong El Niño anticipated this winter, preparing now is critical. ✅ Know your risk: Monitor weather forecasts and local alerts. Know if you live in a floodplain or near a burn scar. 🎒 Be prepared: Keep an emergency kit ready, plan evacuation routes, and account for pets. 🚨 Take action: Follow local officials’ instructions and evacuate when ordered. Never drive through floodwaters! Stay informed at Weather.gov. For more information, visit wp.me/pgM8my-12DX

🌧️⚡ Change of weather in California today through Thursday! @NWS is forecasting rain across much of the state causing possible danger on the roads, and thunderstorms. @Cal_OES reminds everyone to prepare before an emergency happens. stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe!

🌊 Hazardous beach conditions are expected along Ventura and Los Angeles County beaches, including the Malibu coast. As California prepares for a potential El Niño season, staying alert to changing weather and coastal conditions is especially important. Large waves and powerful rip currents can sweep people out to sea. Stay out of the water, keep off rocks and jetties, and follow guidance from local officials. Stay informed and check the latest forecasts and weather alerts at Weather.gov.

🌧️Rain is in the forecast for much of California Wednesday and Thursday according to @NWS, bringing the potential for mudslides and debris flows, especially near recent burn scars. During this El Niño-driven storm season, @Cal_OES reminds you to stay aware of the risks and sign up for emergency alerts at Ready.ca.gov.

🚨✈️ Cal OES in Action: When emergencies strike, FIRIS takes flight! The Fire Integrated Real-Time Intelligence System (FIRIS) uses specially equipped aircraft to provide aerial intelligence and real-time information to help emergency responders make critical decisions. Throughout September, FIRIS aircraft flew a total of 44 hours, responding quickly, supporting communities, and helping meet critical needs across California. See FIRIS in action!

How do we stay cybersecure? It starts with preparation, partnerships, and practice. Cal OES, through the California Cybersecurity Integration Center, brought critical partners together for Cyber Dawn, a statewide exercise designed to strengthen California’s cyber response capabilities. Because when cyber threats strike, readiness matters. For more information, visit bit.ly/4hX8pm4.

🌧️ It’s Flood Preparedness Week! Do not wait for the rain to start to get ready. Take steps now to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your home from flooding. Learn how to prepare at Ready.ca.gov.

Loma Prieta: Thirty-seven years ago today, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake severely shook the San Francisco and Monterey Bay regions at 5:04 p.m., for 20 seconds. Often referred to as the “World Series Earthquake” due to its occurrence during the 1989 World Series game between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics, its epicenter was located on the San Andreas Fault, near the Loma Prieta peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The shaking from the Loma Prieta earthquake was felt as far away as San Diego and western parts of Nevada, according to the California Geological Survey (CGS). It claimed 63 lives and caused widespread damage to property and critical infrastructure, including the partial collapse of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Cal OES, along with state and local partners, sprang into action immediately after the earthquake, coordinating the deployment of the first-of-its-kind Urban Search and Rescue units to the affected areas. It remains a strong reminder that earthquakes can happen at any time. Cal OES encourages everyone to download the MyShake App to be alerted seconds before you feel the shaking. And remember: Drop, Cover and Hold On, when there’s an earthquake.

@Cal_OES Director Caroline Thomas Jacobs is in Orange County getting updates from @OCFireAuthority Chief TJ McGovern on the latest developments and response efforts related to the Norte Fire. For the latest evacuation information, shelters, and available resources, visit the @OCSheriff webpage ocsheriff.gov/nortefire.

Strong winds affecting much of California can increase wildfire risk, topple trees and cause other damage. Visit ready.ca.gov to sign up for local emergency alerts and to learn how to prepare for high winds.

Evacuation orders remain in place for areas impacted by the #NorteFire. Residents should follow instructions from local officials and avoid evacuated areas. For the latest evacuation information, shelters, and available resources, visit the @OCSheriff webpage ocsheriff.gov/nortefire

🚨 While some Red Flag Warnings have been lifted across California, warnings remain in effect for most of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, and the mountains of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and Cuyama Valley. Strong winds and dry conditions can cause fires to spread quickly. Avoid activities that could spark a fire, stay alert to changing conditions and be ready to evacuate if needed. Stay informed and sign up for emergency alerts. Find preparedness tips and resources at Ready.ca.gov.