Complete coverage: How to prepare for and stay safe during winter storms
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California is getting slammed by powerful winter storms. After years of drought, excess rain can create dangerous conditions that lead to flooding, debris flows, fallen trees and power outages. Deaths have already been reported as a result of the storms, including a toddler. Evacuations have been ordered around the state, with more areas subject to evacuation warnings.
Before heavy rain, power outages, evacuations, or other potentially dangerous conditions, there are ways to prepare yourself, your home and your family. And while these things are happening, emergency management experts have recommendations for ways to stay safe. Here’s what you should know.
Here’s what you can do to get your family and home ready for the heavy rain that began to slam California on Wednesday, and how to stay safe during and after the storm.
Headlights on. Foot off the gas pedal. And if you see a flooded street, turn around. Here are tips for driving safely as California gets drenched.
This massive storm may mean blackouts. Here’s what to do before, during and after the power goes out
Intense rain and wind are expected to cause power outages around California. Here’s how to prepare for a blackout, and what to do while you don’t have power.
When an evacuation order reaches you, you need to leave. Now. Here’s how to prepare and what to have ready to go if you may need to evacuate during the rainstorms hitting California.
Are you in a flood zone? Here’s how to find out and some other safety tips.
Whether you have limited mobility, vision or hearing impairments, or other disabilities, you’ll need to customize your emergency plans and preparation.
Be in the loop when disasters — like extreme heat or a hurricane this week, or earthquakes, tsunamis and wildfires at other times — are headed California’s way.
Whether you’re a seasoned snow hiker or planning your first trek, bear in mind that even a short trip in the snow can be grueling. So plan ahead, have the right gear and check the weather.
Renters across Southern California are facing flood damage caused by the recent series of storms. Here’s how they can protect themselves and their personal property.
When the power goes out, the clock starts ticking on the food in your fridge and freezer. But you shouldn’t cry over spoiled milk. See if you can be reimbursed instead.
L.A. County property owners who suffer more than $10,000 in losses may qualify for a property tax reassessment. They may also get a break on penalties for missing the April deadline for paying their property tax bill.
President Biden will be visiting California this week following the winter storm that left the state with closed roads, freezing temperatures and a Venture County city evacuated.
