 Hello, I'm Chris Dargan with Cal OES. Winter has arrived in California with heavy rainfall throughout the state and snow in the Sierra. As California's Emergency Services Leader, Cal OES is prepared to assist any local government request in responding to the recent snowfall. This may include providing bedding, food, power, heating and more. If you are traveling during winter weather, Cal OES reminds you to download the Caltrans Quickmap app or visit the Caltrans Quickmap website to learn up-to-the-minute information such as traffic congestion, road closures, chain control and more. Be sure to ask a passenger to help or pull over before using your phone. Also this week, Cal OES hosted a class for state public information officers responsible for staffing the state Joint Information Center during times of emergencies. These professionals are responsible for coordinating the release of information related to significant events and emergencies throughout the state and they stand ready to respond at a moment's notice. To see more from us, go to news.caloes.ca.gov and follow us on all our social media platforms.