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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.
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.
ALT ¿Qué debo hacer?
ALT Puede tomar algunas medidas sencillas ahora. Manténgase Informado. Inscríbase para recibir alertas locales de emergencia, preste atención a los pronósticos del tiempo y siga las instrucciones de las autoridades locales. Haga un Plan. Piense adónde iría y cómo llegaría allí si tuviera que salir de su hogar. Planifique para Cubrir las Necesidades Diarias. Piense en los medicamentos, el equipo médico, el transporte, las mascotas, las necesidades de comunicación y cualquier otra cosa de la que dependa a diario. Manténgase Alerta Durante las Tormentas. Las inundaciones pueden ocurrir en lugares que nunca antes se habían inundado. Nunca conduzca por zonas inundadas. Sepa Dónde Obtener Ayuda. Llame al 211 para obtener información sobre los servicios y recursos locales. Llame al 911 en caso de emergencia.
ALT A phone and headset on a table with a person using a laptop in the background. "CDPH warns of phone scams impersonating public health officials"
ALT Image of various colorful pills and capsules on a blue background. Text reads: "Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back." The date is October 24, 2026, from 10AM to 2PM. The CalHHS logo is displayed at the bottom.
ALT A stormy background with trees and an illustration of a hand holding a rolled piece of paper. "Need to replace vital records lost due to El Niño storms?"
ALT California Flood Preparedness Week (October 17–24) poster featuring a man packing an emergency go-bag, with text reading "Be Aware. Be Prepared. Take Action." and ready.ca.gov logo.
ALT A person is packing an emergency backpack with essentials like water bottles, food, a flashlight, and various supplies. A CalHHS logo is visible in the top right corner.
ALT A flooded area with a light blue background. "Stay Safe During and After Flooding. Downed power lines are an electrocution risk."
ALT A courtroom with wooden benches and an American flag in the background. Text on the image reads, "What if a courtroom could be a place of hope, healing and transformation? Read Justice Charles F. Adams’ perspective on CARE Court in CalMatters." The CalHHS logo is in the bottom right corner.
ALT A person places a red first aid kit into an orange backpack. The text on the image reads, "Plan for your household needs." The CalHHS logo is visible in the corner.
ALT A person is holding a smartphone, focusing on the screen. The text overlay says "Stay informed. Be prepared." The CalHHS logo is in the top right corner.
!["CARE Court is a great program that really cares about me. They have helped me a lot and I have come so far. There was a point where my mental health and drug abuse was taking over my life. CARE Court helped me get into rehab and [the CARE team] always checked in on me while I was there. Now, I'm getting my life back."
Anonymous CARE Participant, Tulare County
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ALT "CARE Court is a great program that really cares about me. They have helped me a lot and I have come so far. There was a point where my mental health and drug abuse was taking over my life. CARE Court helped me get into rehab and [the CARE team] always checked in on me while I was there. Now, I'm getting my life back." Anonymous CARE Participant, Tulare County Learn more: chhs.ca.gov/care-act