Recent storms and flooding in California have caused damage to property, infrastructure, and agricultural production throughout our community. Thank you to the first responders, utility workers, and Caltrans employees who have been working around the clock to keep people safe during these storms.

In order for additional federal resources to be made available to our state, the Governor’s office has to accurately report the damages these storms have caused. California Office of Emergency Services is required to justify a request for additional federal support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency by presenting the reported costs and losses that the public reports. If you have experienced weather-related damages or losses during these storms, it is critical to report them to your respective counties.

I am grateful to the Biden administration for approving the emergency declaration for our state to make additional federal resources available to the communities impacted by these storms. I am currently working with my fellow California congressional colleagues and the Governor’s office to ensure California has the federal resources necessary to assist in state and local recovery efforts.

Please see below for additional information on reporting damage and staying prepared. 

Sign up for County Emergency Alerts:

• Kern County
• Kings County
• Tulare County

Reporting Damage

• Report your damages on Tulare County’s Property Damage Form available online. Anyone in need of assistance completing the Property Damage Form can call Tulare County RMA Call Center (559) 802-9791 between 8am – 8pm.

• The Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner's Department is requesting information from the industry on the estimated economic loss of crops/livestock due to these events. Click on the link here to report agricultural losses.

  • Contact the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner's Office at 559-684-3350 or Aginfo@tularecounty.ca.gov for more information. 

• Stay safe after a flood: Important tips about floodwater and returning home after evacuations 

Find Emergency Shelter Locations: 

Emergency Shelters have been established for those in need of resources and information regarding the recent storms. Click here for a map of open shelters from the Red Cross. 

Exeter Veterans Memorial Building

324 N. Kaweah Ave. in Exeter

Porterville College Gym

100 E. College Ave. in Porterville

Dinuba Memorial Hall

249 S. Alta Ave. in Dinuba

11th Avenue Community Center

200 West 11th Ave. in Delano 

Kern Valley High School

3340 Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella

NEW: Tax Deadline Extended for Individuals Affected by Severed Winter Storms

• Today, the IRS announced that individuals living in California counties impacted by severe storms, including Kings, Tulare, and Kern, qualify for tax relief. Read more here. 

Stay up to date on Road Conditions and Closures:

• Check current highway conditions
• Call the Caltrans Highway Information Network at (800) 427-7623 for up-to-the-minute information on California highway conditions
• Winter Driving Tips

Be Prepared:

• Sandbag distribution locations (Kern County)
• Sandbag distribution locations (Kings County)
  • City of Hanford 900 S. 10th Ave. 7:00a.m. through 8:00p.m. Monday-Friday
  • City of Corcoran 750 North Ave. 7:00a.m. through 4:00p.m. Monday-Friday
  • City of Lemoore Corner of F. St. and Fox St. open Monday-Sunday
  • City of Avenal 1290 Hydrill Rd. open Monday-Sunday
  • County of Kings 10871 Bonneyview Lane Hanford, CA 24-hour access
• Sandbag distribution locations (Tulare County)

Power Outages:

• Power Outage Maps
• Sign up for Public Safety Power Shutoff Notifications
• Prepare for power outages

My team is here to serve you – if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact my office.

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Sincerely,