CalOES prepositions firefighting resources in El Dorado County and three other areas

As critical fire weather, including high temperatures and strong winds, persists, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to respond if needed.

The prepositioned fire resources include:

El Dorado County:

4 Local Government Engines
2 Local Government Water Tenders
1 Local Government Dispatcher
2 Local Government IMT Members

Los Angeles County:

5 Local Government Engines, Type 1
1 Local Government Water Tender, Type 1
1 Local Government Helicopter, Type 1
1 Local Government Hand crew, Type 1
1 Local Government Dispatcher

Plumas County:

10 Local Government Engines
3 Local Government Water Tenders
1 Local Government Dispatcher
3 Local Government IMT Members

Sierra County:

4 Local Government Engines
3 Local Government Water Tenders
1 Local Government IMT Member

With critical fire weather across the state, it’s an important reminder to be prepared for wildfire any time of the year.

Sign up for emergency alerts through your county. For El Dorado County residents, get the details on the following HERE.
Pack a go bag.
Talk with your family about an emergency plan.
Know multiple routes out of your neighborhood.