Thank you to the first responders, utility workers, and Caltrans employees who have been working around the clock to keep people safe during this weekend's storms. The damage we are seeing across our district and the state of California is heartbreaking.  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.

As we continue to assess the damage, I wanted to send an email update with additional resources on flood damage, evacuation centers, and how to stay safe as more rain is expected this week.

Sign up for County Emergency Alerts:

• Kern County
• Kings County
• Tulare County

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

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
• Follow Caltrans District 6 (Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Tulare Counties) social media updates
• Winter Driving Tips

Be Prepared:

• Red Cross Flood Emergency Preparedness
• 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)

Reporting Flood 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.
• Stay safe after a flood: Important tips about floodwater 

Power Outages:

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

Working with State and Local Partners 

On Monday morning I toured the Kern County Emergency Operations Center to discuss ongoing storm and flooding response efforts. I will continue working with state and local officials to ensure we are doing everything we can to assist those impacted and get people the resources they need. 

Please make sure to sign up for emergency alerts in the links above and stay safe if you are driving. Thank you to the first responders, utility workers, and Caltrans employees working to keep Californians safe during these winter storms.

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

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Sincerely,