News release: DWR highlights key actions to prepare for flooding, extreme weather during flood preparedness week
Climate disasters, from wildfires to frequent floods, have accelerated in recent years – emphasizing the importance of being prepared and planning ahead for extreme weather events. That is why for California Flood Preparedness Week, which runs from October 18 through October 25, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is calling on all Californians to understand the risk posed by flooding and how to respond during an emergency.