Was Live Thursday, Dec 7, 2023 | 11 am PT
Guest Speakers:
- Diana Crofts-Pelayo, Assistant Director, Crisis Communication & Public Affairs at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
- Bianca Feldkircher, Meteorologist from the National Weather Service’s Western Region Headquarters
- Jazmin Ortega, Deputy Press Secretary with the California Department of Insurance
Related Coverage
Storms are on the Way. Are Californians Prepared?
Event Overview
Ensuring Californians have the resources they need to stay safe before, during and after during an expected intense Storm Season. As cooler months bring new interrelated challenges to our state, like floods, wind, power outages, mudslides, deep snow and cold temperatures, California is taking action to protect its communities.
In 2022-23, California experienced more than a dozen atmospheric rivers, impacting nearly every community statewide. This intense deluge resulted in heavy rains, high winds, deep snow and significant flooding for millions of Californians. As the state looks to another impactful Storm Season, there is a predicted 75% to 85% chance of a strong El Niño event developing during the 2023-24 rainy season, including possible heavy snows early in the season, with warmer rains later in the season.
Informing vulnerable populations ahead of time is of paramount importance. This briefing will serve as a platform to both increase awareness around the danger that this Storm Season poses and provide California’s most vulnerable communities with clear tips and information on how to stay safe. For more information, visit: ListosCalifornia.org.
