Emergency Preparedness Bulletin
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to share the first Emergency Preparedness Bulletin posted on the Emergency Preparedness
Warming Center
With significant winter weather impacting much of California with multiple rounds of rain, heavy snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local government partners to coordinate any necessary response and provide resources to communities such as generators, comfort kits, or other necessities to ensure that residents stay safe.
Preparing for High Winds
As drought continues throughout Northern California, dry
conditions along with severe
weather may cause fires, downed powerlines, and
destruction of property. With little rain recently, high winds
and gusts are a threat when conditions are dry. Stay prepared for
high wind events by planning, being aware of your surroundings,
and reporting down powerlines/outages. PSPS (Public Safety Power
Shutoff) events are unlikely during times in the winter but with
our current dry conditions it is always a good idea to stay
prepared.
Disaster Preparedness
Public Safety Power Shutoff, Power Outages, Flooding, and Mudslides
As we transition into more high wind weather conditions, it is best to be prepared for power outages. Fall weather includes high wind gusts and dry climates which leads to Red Flag Warnings - warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger. Red flag warnings may lead to Public Safety Power Shutoff or PSPS.
Emergency Notification System by County
You can receive emergency notifications by signing up directly for each counties’ website:
PG&E Resources
Public Safety Power Shutoff:
When there’s increased wildfire risk, PG&E may need to turn off power for safety. This is known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
Resources Are Available For You