 I'm Adam Cranfield with Cal OES. This week marked the official start of summer, and while it's tempting to take a dip in local waterways, please be mindful of cold and fast flows. With a record snowpack in the Sierras, local rivers and lakes remain dangerous to swim in. Don't go in the water, and if you're near it, always wear a life jacket. If someone needs help, throw them a flotation device and call 911. Also this week, Nancy Ward's position as Cal OES director was unanimously confirmed by the California Senate Rules Committee. She was sworn in in December 2022, becoming the first woman in this role. She returns to Cal OES following a robust multi-decade career in emergency management. And finally, as temperatures rise, so does the risk for mosquitoes, stagnant water and warm temperatures combined to create mosquito breeding grounds. Mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases, so be sure to use mosquito repellent and wear long sleeves and pants for extra protection. To see more from us, visit news.caloes.ca.gov and follow us on all our social media platforms.