 I'm Melissa De La Garza, Public Information Officer at Cal OES. This week, San Francisco is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, summit, bringing together 21 nations to talk about economic growth and financial resilience. Cal OES worked with local, state, and federal partners to provide support for the week-long conference. APEC brings together some of the world's largest economies to advance economic policies in the Asia-Pacific region. Cal OES led the state's effort to work with local, state, and federal partners to coordinate security and event operations for participants and the community alike. This includes coordinating additional law enforcement and fire and rescue personnel and assisting in event communications. Also this week, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency following the fire beneath the I-10 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles. This proclamation supports the state's response and facilitates cleanup and repair work in the area. And finally, as we head into the winter months, it's an important reminder to be prepared for changing weather conditions. Following last year's record snowpack and more than a dozen atmospheric river systems, El Nino is predicted to bring widespread rain across the state. Now's the time to talk with your family about an emergency plan, pack a go bag in case you need to leave your home quickly, and establish multiple routes out of your neighborhood. A little preparation now can help reduce stress during an emergency. To see more from us, visit our website news.caloes.ca.gov and follow us on all our social media platforms.