ALT ¿Qué es El Niño?

ALT El Niño es un fenómeno meteorológico natural causado por el calentamiento de las aguas del océano Pacífico. Puede aumentar la probabilidad de que se produzcan tormentas fuertes en algunas zonas de California. Las tormentas fuertes pueden provocar lluvias intensas, inundaciones, deslizamientos de tierra, cortes de electricidad, cierres de carreteras e interrupciones en los servicios y el cuidado. El Niño aumenta el riesgo de condiciones meteorológicas severas, pero no significa que todas las zonas se verán afectadas.

ALT ¿Qué es el Estado de Emergencia?

ALT El Gobernador declaró el Estado de Emergencia para ayudar a California a prepararse antes de que se produzcan condiciones meteorológicas severas. El Estado de Emergencia ayuda a California a: Planificar con los gobiernos locales y tribales y compartir información. Obtener más rápidamente los suministros, equipos y servicios necesarios. Trasladar los suministros para combatir inundaciones y otros recursos a los lugares donde puedan ser necesarios. Agilizar las labores que pueden reducir las inundaciones, los deslizamientos de tierra y otros riesgos. El Estado de Emergencia no significa que ya haya ocurrido un desastre. Tampoco proporciona automáticamente asistencia en caso de desastre ni ayuda económica a las personas y familias.

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ALT What should I do?

ALT You can take a few simple steps now. Stay Informed. Sign up for local emergency alerts, pay attention to weather forecasts, and follow instructions from local officials. Make a Plan. Think about where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to leave your home. Plan for Daily Needs. Think about medications, medical equipment, transportation, pets, communication needs, and anything else you rely on each day. Stay Alert During Storms. Flooding can happen in places that have not flooded before. Never drive through flood Know Where to Get Help. Call 211 for information about local services and resources. Call 911 in an emergency.

ALT What is El Niño?

ALT El Niño is a natural weather pattern caused by warmer ocean water in the Pacific. It can increase the chance of strong storms in parts of California. Strong storms can bring heavy rain, flooding, landslides, power outages, road closures, and disruptions to services and care. El Niño increases the risk of severe weather, but it does not guarantee that every area will be affected.

ALT What is the State of Emergency?

ALT The Governor declared a State of Emergency to help California prepare before severe weather happens. The State of Emergency helps California: Plan with local and tribal governments and share information. Get needed supplies, equipment, and services faster. Move flood-fighting supplies and other resources where they may be needed. Speed up work that can reduce flooding, landslides, and other risks. The State of Emergency does not mean a disaster has already happened. It also does not automatically provide disaster assistance or financial help to individuals and families.