SIT REP 1: February 3, 2024, Saturday (UPDATE: 2100 PST)

UPDATE: The NWS Bay Area has issued a flood warning for the Guadalupe River above the Almaden Expressway in San Jose. Moderate flooding is now forecasted after 0500 hours on Sunday and cresting to above moderate flood stage around 1000 hours on Sunday. (Sources: Valley Water and NWS Bay Area)

INCIDENT SUMMARY

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services began issuing Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to its communities throughout the State about six days (January 28th) ago to get ready for impending storms with risks being moderate at this time. However, the continued heavy rainfall can continue to impact all Californians.

INCIDENT COOPERATORS

The following are listed as Incident Cooperators for the #CAStorm event which we are breaking down happenings, public service announcements (PSAs), resources, and other response information by County.

CA WEATHER FORECASTERS

  • Rob Mayeda, WX Forecaster: Peak rain is expected over the Santa Cruz mountains leading to potential flooding along the San Lorenzo River and runoff into the Guadalupe River watershed with the Guadalupe River near Almaden Expressway. Short-range models as of Sat evening are keeping the rain totals bullseye there and areas east of Morgan Hill and into parts of the North Bay. (Posted 2/3/2024 2050 PST)

CALOES (CA Office of Emergency Services) – STATE RESPONSE

On January 29th, the State began to partner with several communities statewide which had several sandbag locations to help folks get ready for potential heavy flooding and to help protect homes and property.

At the beginning of February, the storms advanced upon the state bringing exactly what forecasters and the State warned of. They are continuing to work 24/7/365 to bring the latest news, response, and resources to Californians.

(R) Photo Credit: CAL FIRE

  • State Resources: (1) CAOES team specialized in monitoring watershed and debris flows statewide, CA DWR, CAL FIRE, California DSS, CA National Guard, CAL TRANS, and National Weather Service.
  • Warming Centers: https://wp.me/pd8T7h-91Q
  • Storm Preparation: https://wp.me/pd8T7h-90A
  • Emergency Preparedness: https://wp.me/pd8T7h-8UK
  • Sandbag Education: https://wp.me/pd8T7h-91B
  • Shelter Information: wp.me/pd8T7h-92T
  • CA DWR: ”“In addition to the localized flooding that will come from heavy precipitation, we are focused on making sure that these riverine systems have the flood support that they need.” – DWR Director Karla Nemeth.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

  • EVACUATION: Properties along waterways associated with the Thomas, Cave, and Alisal burn areas.
  • EVACUATION: Properties in the vicinity of Sycamore Creek, from Stanwood Drive down to parts of Ninos Drive, in the City of Santa Barbara.
  • EVACUATION: ALL State campgrounds including Gaviota, Refugio, El Capitan, and Carpinteria.
  • Evacuation Resources: https://www.countyofsb.org/4135/February-2024-Storm
  • Evacuation Shelter: Wake Center, 300 N. Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111.
  • Animal Shelter: Santa Barbara County Animal Services, 805-681-4332.
  • Info Line: Santa Barbara County Call Center, 833-688-5551.
  • Highway Road Conditions: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php

SANTA CLARA COUNTY

  • City of San Jose: Per CA WX Forecaster: the City of San Jose with evacuation orders near the Guadalupe River currently forecast to reach flood stage near Almaden Expressway Sunday morning. At 11.6 ft possible impacts: “Moderate Flood Stage. The river continues to overtop upstream of Alma Avenue Bridge into the Elks Lodge, spilling north along Lelong Street. Alma Avenue/CA87 viaduct is flooded. Creek overbanks west near Minnesota Avenue downstream of Alma Avenue. Properties south of the old UPRR alignment in the Northern Cross Neighborhood are also at risk. Thousand Oaks Park at risk of flooding.” Rob Mayeda posted 2/3/2024 2010 PST.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

  • Riverside County FD: (1) Swift Water Rescue Team 6.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY

  • Sacramento Fire Department: (1) Swift Water Rescue Team 3.

(R) Firefighters filling and prepping for future flooding are now fully operational for folks to pick up filled sandbags. This was what their prepping looked like before the height of the impending winter storm looks like. Photo Credit: CAL FIRE

“As the storms continue to hit our state, we want all people to stay safe. As shelters become available, remember that personal info will not be required for entry, and will be open to all people regardless of legal or residential status.” – OES

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

  • Local Government resources: (2) Swift Water Rescue swimmers and (1) Dispatcher.

ORANGE COUNTY

  • (5) OES Engines, Type 3
  • Local Government resources: (2) dozers, Type 2; (2) Swift Water Rescue Teams, Type 2; (1) Hand Crew, Type 1 and (1) Overhead Helicopter Rescue swimmer.

ALAMEDA COUNTY

  • OES: (5) OES Engines, Type 3
  • Local Government resources: (1) Dozer, Type 2; Dispatcher, Hand Crew, Type 1.
  • Oakland Fire Department: (1) Swift Water Rescue Team 4.

Photo Credit: CA OES

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

  • Local Government Engines: (1) Type 1; (2) Type 3s; (2) Type 6s.
  • Local Government resources: (1) Dozer, (1) Dispatcher, (1) Swift Water Rescue Team, Type 3, (10) IMT Members and (1) Hand Crew.

SAN MATEO COUNTY

  • OES Engines: (4) Type 1, (1) Type 6
  • Local Government Engines: (4) Type 1; (1) Type 6
  • Local Government resources: (10) IMT members, (1) USAR team Type 6 with Utility vehicles and (2) Dispatchers.
  • Menlo Park Fire Department: (1) Swift Water Rescue Team 3.

SONOMA COUNTY

  • Local Government Engines: (7) Type 3 and (3) Type 6.
  • Additional local government resources: (3) Dispatchers and (3) swift water rescue team, Type 3.

GLENN COUNTY

  • Local Government resources: (5) Type 3 engines and (1) IMT member.

EL DORADO COUNTY

  • Local Government resources: (6) Type 3 engines and (4) IMT members.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY

  • Local Government resources: (6) Type 3 engines and (1) IMT Member.

FRESNO COUNTY

  • Local Government resources: (1) Type 2 dozer with dozer tender; (2) Swift Water Rescue teams, Type 2 with tow vehicles, (7) IMT members and (1) Dispatcher.

TULARE COUNTY

  • (1) Swift Water Rescue Team (Type 2) and (11) IMT members listed as local government resources.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

  • OES Resources: (5) Type 6 engines.
  • Local Government resources: (1) loader, (1) Swift Water Rescue Team, Type 2, (1) dispatcher, (1) Hand Crew, Type 2IA, and (4) IMT Members.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Photo Credit: San Diego County Government

  • Local Government resources: (3) Swift Water Rescue Teams, Type 2 and (6) IMT members.
  • Sandbag Locations: The San Diego County Fire Authority and San Miguel Fire Stations (15 and 16) have multiple locations where sandbags and sand are being offered to folks. https://wp.me/pd8T7h-91z
  • County Board Supervisors: a temporary additional tenant protection ordinance has been enacted to prohibit people who are affected by the floods from being evicted without just cause and restricts certain rent increases on eligible properties until March 30, 2024. (Source: https://www.alertsandiego.org/en-us/recovery/tenant-protection-measures-.html)

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