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  • Tuesday, February 06, 2024 10:45 AM | Remy Mcuistion (Administrator)

    State of California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General Rob Bonta

    News Release

    February 5, 2024

    For Immediate Release
    (916) 210-6000
    agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov


    Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Southern California in Light of Powerful Winter Storm

    OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency for several counties in Southern California as a series of winter storms began impacting much of the state with high winds, damaging rain, and heavy snowfall. The proclamation covers Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. Attorney General Bonta reminds all Californians that price gouging during a state of emergency is illegal under Penal Code Section 396.

    “As this dangerous storm hits our state, I urge Californians to stay safe, care for their neighbors, and listen to guidance from state and local officials — especially when traveling. Our State’s price gouging law protects people impacted by an emergency from illegal price gouging on housing, gas, food, and other essential supplies,” said Attorney General Bonta. “If you see price gouging — or if you've been the victim of it — I encourage you to immediately file a complaint with my office online at oag.ca.gov/report or contact your local police department or sheriff’s office.”

    California law generally prohibits charging a price that exceeds, by more than 10%, the price a seller charged for an item before a state or local declaration of emergency. For any item a seller only began selling after an emergency declaration, the law generally prohibits charging a price that exceeds the seller's cost of the item by more than 50%. This law applies to those who sell food, emergency supplies, medical supplies, building materials, and gasoline. The law also applies to repair or reconstruction services, emergency cleanup services, transportation, freight and storage services, hotel accommodations, and rental housing. Exceptions to this prohibition exist if, for example, the price of labor, goods, or materials has increased for the business.

    Violators of the price gouging statute are subject to criminal prosecution that can result in a one-year imprisonment in county jail and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Violators are also subject to civil enforcement actions including civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation, injunctive relief, and mandatory restitution. The Attorney General and local district attorneys can enforce the statute.

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    You may view the full account of this posting, including possible attachments, in the News & Alerts section of our website at: https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-issues-consumer-alert-price-gouging-following-state-6

    © 2024 Department of Justice


  • Monday, February 05, 2024 11:54 AM | Remy Mcuistion (Administrator)

    CSSA Legislative Alert

     

       

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    Sunday, February 4, 2024
    Governor's Press Office: (916) 445-4571

    Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Southern California As Powerful Storm Makes Landfall

    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for several counties in Southern California to support storm response and recovery efforts.

    SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for eight counties in Southern California as a series of winter storms began impacting much of the state with high winds, damaging rain and heavy snowfall. The text of the proclamation can be found here.

    The proclamation covers Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The emergency proclamation includes provisions authorizing a California National Guard response if tasked, facilitating unemployment benefits for impacted residents, and making it easier for out-of-state contractors and utilities to repair storm damage.

    Earlier today, the Governor visited the State Operations Center near Sacramento for an update on the storm and the state’s response efforts. B-roll video of the visit can be downloaded here.


    ATTENTION CSSA MEMBERS:

    When does California’s anti-price gouging statute apply?

    Price gouging protections apply immediately after the President of the United States, the Governor of California, or a city or county executive officer declares a state of emergency. Price gouging is defined as raising a price more than 10%of what it was before the state of emergency. These protections generally apply for 30 days after a declaration of emergency, although for reconstruction services and emergency cleanup services, protections apply for 180 days after a declaration of emergency. The fact that an emergency is continuing does not, by itself, extend price gouging protections beyond their initial expiration, but state and local officials may extend price gouging protections beyond these timeframes by additional orders.

    Ross Hutchings, CAE

    Executive Director – California Self Storage Association


    California has mobilized a record 8,500 state-coordinated, prepositioned emergency response assets that are ready to respond to potential flooding, landslides, travel impacts and 911 calls.



  • Wednesday, January 24, 2024 9:56 AM | Remy Mcuistion (Administrator)

    CSSA Legislative Alert

     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    Tuesday, January 23, 2024
    Governor's Press Office: (916) 445-4571

    Governor Newsom Issues Emergency Proclamation to Support Recovery from

    Winter Storms 

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in San Diego and Ventura counties to support recovery from winter storms in late December and January. 

    The emergency proclamation includes provisions facilitating unemployment benefits for impacted residents, and waiving fees to replace records such as driver’s license cards and birth certificates.

    The text of the proclamation can be found here.
                                              

    Governor Gavin Newsom
    1021 O Street, Suite 9000
    Sacramento, CA 95814

    ATTENTION CSSA MEMBERS IN SAN DIEGO AND VENTURA COUNITES:

    When does California’s anti-price gouging statute apply?

    Price gouging protections apply immediately after the President of the United States, the Governor of California, or a city or county executive officer declares a state of emergency. Price gouging is defined as raising a price more than 10%of what it was before the state of emergency. These protections generally apply for 30 days after a declaration of emergency, although for reconstruction services and emergency cleanup services, protections apply for 180 days after a declaration of emergency. The fact that an emergency is continuing does not, by itself, extend price gouging protections beyond their initial expiration, but state and local officials may extend price gouging protections beyond these timeframes by additional orders.

    Ross Hutchings, CAE

    Executive Director – California Self Storage Association



  • Friday, December 15, 2023 10:17 AM | Remy Mcuistion (Administrator)

    CSSA Legislative Alert


    Changes in Self Storage Lien Sale Notifications

    Take Effect January 1, 2024

    Due to the legislative efforts of the California Self Storage Association (CSSA) and the Self Storage Association (SSA), AB542 (Carrillo) was passed and signed, providing three important reforms to the advertising requirement in California Business & Professions Code 21707:

    • First, the bill cuts in half the number of required newspaper advertisements from two to one, provided that the operator also advertises the sale online. If the operator does not advertise online, the operator must still have two advertisements published in the newspaper.
    • Second, AB542 allows operators to advertise sales in a newspaper of general circulation either in the public notice district or county where the storage facility is located. Prior law required the advertisement to be placed in a newspaper of general circulation in the public notice district. This change provides more options for operators, particularly those in a public notice district with only one newspaper.
    • Third, the bill eliminates the outdated requirement to describe the goods because most sales occur online where potential bidders can readily see photos of the items for sale.

    THESE CHANGES TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2024

    The SSA and CSSA wish to extend their thanks to bill sponsor Assemblymember Juan Carrillo (D-Palmdale), his staff, and the associations’ Sacramento-based lobbyist Naomi Padron of MKP Government Relations for their assistance in the passage of AB542.

  • Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:35 AM | Remy Mcuistion (Administrator)

    CSSA Legislative Alert

    Preserving Prop 13 and Making it Difficult to Raise Local Taxes

    According to the Secretary of State’s office, nine measures have qualified for the 2024 ballot thus far.  Among them is “The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act”, which seeks to raise the threshold for passing new state and local taxes by requiring voters to approve any increase passed by the Legislature. It would also impose a two-thirds vote requirement on local taxes. This initiative is backed by a coalition led by the California Business Roundtable – and supported by CSSA.

    Assembly Democrats Push Back Against Business-Supported Tax Reform Initiative

    Seemingly in response to the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, a constitutional amendment has been introduced by Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) and coauthored by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister). The measure, ACA 13, titled the “Protect and Retain the Majority Vote Act”, would require any statewide initiative seeking to increase a vote threshold to also be approved by the same higher threshold it is proposing.  Thus, under ACA 13, the business coalition’s initiative would need to pass by at least a two-thirds vote of the electorate. 

    SEIU California, a labor group that opposes the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act reform initiative, has already offered support for the constitutional amendment, ACA 13.

    Action Requested

    Several coalition organizations that CSSA supports are requesting your assistance:

    Protect Proposition 13

    Sign the Petition to Oppose ACA 13

    Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13 (Ward; D- San Diego and Rivas; D-Salinas)seeks to limit the initiative process by shifting the power to raise the voter threshold for new and higher taxes away from voters and to the Legislature. ACA 13 is a last-minute attack on Proposition 13 sponsored by the same public employee union group that spent almost $100M on Prop. 15 in 2020 – a Split Roll Property tax measure which was narrowly defeated.  

     ACA 13 is meant to protect the recent court decisions that have removed the two-thirds tax vote thresholds on your properties. Most recently this loophole was used to pass Measure ULA in the City of Los Angeles, an $800M per year tax on apartments and commercial properties.

     ACA 13 is a brazen attempt to change the Constitution to stop the  Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, which has qualified for the November 2024 ballot and will restore the two-thirds vote requirement on special taxes, fixing the Upland Loophole and protecting against future attempts at creating a Split Roll tax.

     We need your help. Please take a moment to sign the petition to let your legislators know you oppose ACA 13. 

      Thank you for your support of our ongoing efforts to protect taxpayers from the continued attacks on Proposition 13.

    SIGN THE PETITION

    Ross Hutchings, CAE

    Executive Director

    CA Self Storage Association

    CSSA Office: 5325 Elkhorn Blvd., #283, Sacramento, CA 95842 | Phone: 888-277-2207

    info@californiaselfstorage.org



  • Wednesday, August 23, 2023 11:09 AM | Remy Mcuistion (Administrator)

    CSSA Legislative Alert

     

    Attention CSSA Members –

    Please see the press release below regarding illegal price gouging, Hurricane Hilary and the declared State of Emergency. 

     

    CA DOJ Press Release

    News Release
    August 19, 2023
    For Immediate Release
    (916) 210-6000

    agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov

    Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging as Hurricane Hilary Makes Landfall in California

    OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency as Hurricane Hilary strengthens rapidly and makes landfall in California, potentially causing significant impacts in the coming days. Hurricane Hilary is currently forecast to bring moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and possibly stronger winds to Southern California beginning Saturday night. In today’s alert, Attorney General Bonta reminds businesses that price gouging during a state of emergency is illegal undePenal Code Section 396.

    “As California braces for possible power outages and flash floods from Hurricane Hilary, my office stands with our sister agencies committed to protecting the safety of all Californians,” said Attorney General Bonta. “Part of that commitment includes ensuring consumers in need of essential supplies do not fall victim to price gouging and unscrupulous business practices. We are monitoring the market and will not hesitate to take action against businesses attempting to skirt the law. If you believe you have been a victim of price gouging, I urge you to report it to your local authorities or to my office aoag.ca.gov/report.” 

    California law generally prohibits charging a price that exceeds, by more than 10%, the price of an item before a state or local declaration of emergency. For any item a seller only began selling after an emergency declaration, the law generally prohibits charging a price that exceeds the seller's cost of the item by more than 50%. This law applies to those who sell food, emergency supplies, medical supplies, building materials, and gasoline. The law also applies to repair or reconstruction services, emergency cleanup services, certain transportation services, freight and storage services, hotel accommodations, and rental housing. Exceptions to this prohibition exist if, for example, the price of labor, goods, or materials has increased for the business.  

    Violators of the price gouging statute are subject to criminal prosecution that can result in a one-year imprisonment in county jail and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Violators are also subject to civil enforcement actions including civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation, injunctive relief, and mandatory restitution. The Attorney General and local district attorneys can enforce the statute. 

    For additional information on price gouging, please see oag.ca.gov/consumers/pricegougingduringdisasters.

    For more timely information on Hurricane Hilary and resources to stay safe, visit caloes.ca.gov.

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    You may view the full account of this posting, including possible attachments, in the News & Alerts section of our website at: https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-warns-against-illegal-price-gouging-hurricane-hilary

     


  • Tuesday, March 28, 2023 9:54 AM | Remy Mcuistion (Administrator)

    CSSA Legislative Alert

     

    CA Self Storage Owners and Operators –

    Please note that Governor Newsom has extended the State of Emergency to 43 out of the 58 California counties under a State of Emergency and has requested Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

    NOTE: Price Gouging rules will be in place until the emergency has been lifted. This includes restrictions on raising rents for self storage operators to a maximum of 10% over existing rents. Some exceptions may exist, for example if a tenant is under an introductory rate. If you plan to raise rents beyond 10%, we suggest you consult with your attorney.

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    Tuesday, March 28, 2023
    Governor's Press Office: (916) 445-4571

    Governor Newsom Expands Storm State of Emergency, Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Ongoing Response and Recovery 

    SACRAMENTO – As California continues to deploy personnel and resources to protect communities and support recovery efforts amid ongoing severe storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the emergency response and recovery in the counties of Calaveras, Kern, Los Angeles, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, and Tuolumne.

    To date, the state has invested more than $60 million in direct response and recovery action to support communities impacted by these storms, including the deployment of the California National Guard and other state personnel to perform lifesaving rescue missions; the mobilization of food, water, sandbags, cots, and other commodities to areas in need; and providing equipment and personnel to assist in the fortification of levees, clearing of debris and snow from roadways, medical support at shelters, and staffing support for local assistance centers.

    The Presidential Major Disaster Declaration request encompasses the communities impacted by flooding, snow, mudslides, avalanches, and debris flows that resulted from storms beginning February 21. Additional counties may be added as further damage assessments are conducted, particularly in areas where record snowpack makes it difficult to accurately assess the full extent of damages. The text of the Governor’s request can be found here.

    The Governor also expanded the storm state of emergency to the counties of Alameda, Marin, Modoc and Shasta, which join 43 counties the Governor has previously proclaimed a state of emergency for since the start of severe winter storms in late February. The text of the Governor’s storm emergency proclamation can be found here

    “Over these past months, state, local and federal partners have worked around the clock to protect our communities from devastating storms that have ravaged every part of our state,” said Governor Newsom. “We will continue to deploy every tool we have to help Californians rebuild and recover from these storms.”

    If approved, a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration will help people in the impacted counties through eligibility for programs and support that can include housing assistance, food aid, counseling, medical services and legal services. The request includes public assistance to help state, tribal and local governments with ongoing emergency response costs. The request also includes hazard mitigation, which helps state and local governments reduce the risks and impacts of future disasters.

    At Governor Newsom’s request, President Biden previously issued a Presidential Emergency Declaration authorizing federal assistance to support storm response and recovery efforts. Earlier this year, California secured a Major Disaster Declaration in response to severe storms that began in late December.  

    All-In State Response 

    California has weathered more than a dozen atmospheric rivers since late December. California’s emergency response to the widespread storm impacts has involved nearly every part of the state government, and ongoing response and recovery efforts include:

    • A Local Assistance Center opened in Watsonville today, where state, local and philanthropic organizations will be available to connect community members and businesses suffering disaster-related damages with supports in various languages, including languages Indigenous to Latin America.
    • Supporting undocumented workers and communities ineligible for FEMA individual assistance due to immigration status, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is mobilizing existing funds from the state’s Rapid Response Fund to provide disaster recovery services to immigrant Californians experiencing the ongoing impacts of floods and recent weather events. These efforts also include ensuring mixed-status families are accessing federal and state resources that they may be eligible for.
    • CDSS is distributing the state’s Guide to Disaster Assistance Services for Immigrant Californians (English version) (Spanish version), regardless of immigration status, within impacted communities.
    • A group of senior state officials were on the ground in Monterey County last week to discuss long-term recovery resources for water system cleanup, debris removal, wrap-around services, school district supports and more.
    • Staff from the Department of Toxic Substance Control has four teams on the ground removing household hazardous waste.
    • The California Conservation Corps is delivering drinking water and commodities to residents who do not have potable water.
    • The California Water Boards are coordinating with local water systems to inform the public about flood-related drinking water impacts, and working directly with wastewater facilities to address impacts and provide technical support.
    • The Department of Water Resources continues to support flood fighting efforts in Monterey and Tulare counties. In addition to fulfilling a request for one mile of muscle wall and 10,100 super sacks to plug breaches, the state Flood Operations Center has activated additional staff to support long-term planning for flood risk throughout the snowmelt season to protect communities.  
    • The Cal OES Office of Private Sector and Non-Governmental Affairs is coordinating volunteers and private philanthropic groups to expedite “muck & gut” cleanup efforts of homes and businesses in Pajaro. 
    • The Cal Guard has 59 soldiers and 20 High-Water Vehicles deployed in the counties of San Joaquin, Monterey, Fresno and Stanislaus – including 8 vehicles and 18 soldiers in the Tulare Basin area, postured for immediate flood and rescue operations support. In addition, 27 Guardsmen from Task Force Rattlesnake are deployed in Tulare County.
    • Cal Guard has deployed one Lakota helicopter and crew to provide aerial reconnaissance flights for Tulare County in coordination with local authorities. One Chinook helicopter and crew are deployed in standby support of heavy lift operations in Stockton.
    • CAL FIRE has 26 hand crews deployed statewide. In Tulare County, CAL FIRE has five Damage Inspection Teams, an Incident Management Team, one helicopter and a mobile communications center. Two Drone Teams are operating in Pajaro. 
    • Caltrans has mobilized more than 3,500 crew members statewide, working 24/7 in shifts to keep roads open and quickly respond to emergencies. 530 million cubic yards of snow have been plowed statewide so far this year.
    • The Department of General Services (DGS) continues to offer 24-hour support procuring goods and services to assist in the response and recovery to the storms and flooding, including two potable water tenders to Pajaro and coordinating 2,000 meals a day delivered to feed this community.
    • Through CDSS, the state continues to staff emergency shelters for displaced residents and CDSS is working with local officials to coordinate food, water and other supplies such as cots and blankets. There are currently 11 shelters open statewide.
    • The Labor and Workforce Development Agency is coordinating with local partners and nonprofits to identify support that residents in affected counties may need, including distributing information on disaster assistance for immigrants, how to access interpreter services for outreach to Indigenous communities, and ongoing efforts to drive resources through community organizations that are mobilizing to provide assistance. Through the COVID-19 Workplace Outreach Project, a resource fair for farmworkers has been organized for this Wednesday in Salinas. 
    • 11 fairgrounds overseen by the California Department of Food and Agriculture are open for shelter or staging needs and are currently housing 438 people, the majority at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Field staff in Tulare and Kings counties are working with dairies to help evaluate animal evacuation needs.
    • AmeriCorps California Emergency Response Corps members are deployed to animal shelters in Tulare County to help provide care for animals and pets displaced by the storms.
    • The Department of Water Resources is hosting a Tulare Lake Basin technical workshop for flood planners later this week to begin developing a plan to manage floodwaters.
    • DGS and the Division of the State Architect have Safety Assessment Professionals on the ground inspecting schools and public buildings to ensure the buildings are safe to occupy.

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    Governor Gavin Newsom
    1021 O Street, Suite 9000
    Sacramento, CA 95814

     

    CSSA Office: 5325 Elkhorn Blvd., #283, Sacramento, CA 95842 | Phone: 888-277-2207


  • Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:34 PM | Remy Mcuistion (Administrator)

    CSSA Legislative Alert

     

    CSSA Members 

    Governor Newsom adds additional counties for the State of Emergency (see here).

    This brings the total of 40 out of 58 counties under a State of Emergency.

    If you are one of the counties under a State of Emergency, you are also held to price limits under the Price Gouging Statute Penal Code Section 396.

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    Tuesday, March 14, 2023
    Governor's Press Office: (916) 445-4571

    Governor Newsom Expands Storm State of Emergency to 

    Three Additional Counties 

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support storm response and relief efforts in the counties of Alpine, Orange and Trinity, which join 40 counties the Governor has previously proclaimed a state of emergency for since the start of severe winter storms in late February.  

    At Governor Newsom’s request, last week President Biden issued a Presidential Emergency Declaration authorizing federal assistance to support state and local storm response efforts. With storms forecasted to continue through mid-March, California continues to mobilize personnel and resources to impacted communities across California. 

    The text of today’s emergency proclamation can be found here.

    Visit CalAlerts.org to sign up for local wireless emergency alerts and QuickMap.ca.gov to check road conditions in your area. 

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    Governor Gavin Newsom
    1021 O Street, Suite 9000
    Sacramento, CA 95814

     

    CSSA Office: 5325 Elkhorn Blvd., #283, Sacramento, CA 95842 | Phone: 888-277-2207


  • Sunday, March 12, 2023 12:36 PM | Remy Mcuistion (Administrator)

    CSSA Legislative Alert

     

    CA Self Storage Owners and Operators –

    Please note that Governor Newsom has extended the State of Emergency to an addition 6 counties, making 34 out of the 58 California counties under a State of Emergency.

    Price Gouging rules will be in place until the emergency has been lifted. This includes restrictions on raising rents for self storage operators to a maximum of 10% over existing rents. Some exceptions may exist, for example if a tenant is under an introductory rate. If you plan to raise rents beyond 10%, we suggest you consult with your attorney.

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    Sunday, March 12, 2023
    Governor's Press Office: (916) 445-4571

    Governor Newsom Expands Storm State of Emergency to 

    Six Additional Counties 

    SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support storm response and relief efforts in six additional counties: Calaveras, Del Norte, Glenn, Kings, San Benito and San Joaquin. 

    At Governor Newsom’s request, last week President Biden issued a Presidential Emergency Declaration authorizing federal assistance to support state and local storm response efforts, and the Governor previously proclaimed a state of emergency in 34 counties throughout the state. 

    Today’s proclamation supports impacted residents in all the counties under a storm state of emergency by waiving fees to replace records such as marriage and birth certificates, and provides flexibility to help hospitals and care facilities in impacted areas continue providing services.   

    The text of today’s emergency proclamation can be found here.

    With storms forecasted to continue through mid-March, California continues to mobilize personnel and resources to storm-impacted communities across California. Details on the ongoing response and information on staying safe during the storms can be found here.

    Visit CalAlerts.org to sign up for local wireless emergency alerts and QuickMap.ca.gov to check road conditions.

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    Governor Gavin Newsom
    1021 O Street, Suite 9000
    Sacramento, CA 95814

     

    CSSA Office: 5325 Elkhorn Blvd., #283, Sacramento, CA 95842 | Phone: 888-277-2207

    info@californiaselfstorage.org


  • Wednesday, March 08, 2023 12:38 PM | Remy Mcuistion (Administrator)

    CSSA Legislative Alert

     

    CA Self Storage Owners and Operators –

    The Governor has expanded the number of counties for the State of Emergency (see News Release below).

    This goes along with the Alert we sent out last Friday. The Price Gouging statue will be effect for all businesses in these counties.

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    Wednesday, March 8, 2023
    Governor's Press Office: (916) 445-4571

    Governor Newsom Proclaims Storm State of Emergency Supporting 21 Additional Counties

    SACRAMENTO – With a series of storms forecasted to continue through mid-March, including an atmospheric river event later this week, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support storm response and relief efforts in 21 additional counties: Butte, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Lake, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Yuba.

    The Governor last week proclaimed a state of emergency in 13 counties due to storms, and activated the California Guard and State Operations Center to bring state support to county-led emergency response efforts and coordinate mutual aid from neighboring jurisdictions.

    The text of today’s emergency proclamation can be found here.

    “The state is working around the clock with local partners to deploy life-saving equipment and first responders to communities across California,” said Governor Newsom. “With more dangerous storms on the horizon, we’ll continue to mobilize every available resource to protect Californians.”

    The state has significant staffing and equipment resources from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol, CAL FIRE and the California National Guard on the ground in impacted areas.

    CAL FIRE and partner agencies have 43 crews active statewide, 12 of which are committed to the San Bernardino storm incident, as well as two helicopters, two dozers and an Incident Management Team, among other resources. The California Guard is pre-positioning High Water Vehicles in preparation for flood response operations.

    Caltrans has mobilized more than 4,000 crew members to hundreds of incidents statewide, working 24/7 in shifts. In San Bernardino County, more than 57 Caltrans employees operating 40 high-powered pieces of equipment, including snowplows, graders, loaders and dump trucks, have removed more than 12.6 million cubic yards of snow off state highways as of March 8, which equates to more than 3,800 Olympic-size swimming pools. CHP is increasing resources in targeted areas to help address storm-related needs – including ensuring full staffing for air operation missions, ready to deploy as needed.

    Cal OES has coordinated with the Department of Developmental Services to open six shelters in the counties of San Bernardino, Stanislaus, Madera, Butte and Nevada, and has facilitated food donations through the California Grocers Association to provide meal kits in San Bernardino County.

    Visit CalAlerts.org to sign up for local wireless emergency alerts and QuickMap (ca.gov) to check road conditions in your area. 

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    Governor Gavin Newsom
    1021 O Street, Suite 9000
    Sacramento, CA 95814

     

    CSSA Office: 5325 Elkhorn Blvd., #283, Sacramento, CA 95842 | Phone: 888-277-2207

    info@californiaselfstorage.org


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