California Deploys Fire and Flood Response Resources to San Bernardino County and Mono Counties
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced deployment of mud and debris flow resources to San Bernardino County to strengthen local response capabilities ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel. Plus, firefighting resources head to Mono County for Red Flag Warnings.
These deployments come as California experiences the impacts of Tropical Storm Rachel, which is expected to make landfall across far southern California Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Rachel is moving quickly and will exit the area by Sunday morning.
Information as of 4:00 PM on Friday, October 9, 2026:
San Bernardino County from 8 AM Saturday, October 11 to 8 AM Monday, October 13.
2 Fire Engines
1 Hand Crew
1 Swift Water Rescue Team
35 Firefighters, Dispatchers, and Support Personnel
Mono County from 8 AM Saturday, October 10 to 8 AM Sunday, October 11.
4 Fire Engines
1 Water Tender
15 Firefighters
Coastal storm surge will grow swells with an increased risk of coastal flooding, life-threatening surf, and rip current conditions across southern California beaches. In Rachel’s wake, Saturday to early Monday, residents can expect gusty winds, widespread showers, and isolated thunderstorms. Where there is excessive rainfall, urban and flash flooding is possible. If you live in far southern California, please sign up for local emergency alerts and follow all guidance from local officials. For the latest information on Tropical Storm Rachel, please visit weather.gov.
Deploying resources ahead of anticipated impacts allows Cal OES to work with local first responders to ensure sufficient resources are available to respond to small incidents before they become major disasters. Local officials on the ground will direct the staging locations and response assignments of these resources.
Californians should prepare now for before impacts occur:
- Know your flood risk. Find out whether your home or workplace is in a flood-prone area or downslope of an area recently affected by wildfire, where heavy rain can increase the risk of flooding, debris flows, and mudslides.
- Stay informed. Pay attention to weather forecasts and sign up for emergency alerts from your city or county. Conditions can change quickly during major storms, so follow instructions from local emergency officials.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to leave quickly. Keep an emergency kit ready, including plans, medications, and supplies for pets and other animals.
- Never drive through floodwater. Water on flooded roads can be deeper and faster-moving than it appears, and roadways may be damaged or washed out beneath the water. Turn around and find another route.
For flood-risk tips by region, a household checklist, and what to do after a storm, see Cal OES’s Ready California El Niño preparedness guide.
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