 Hi, I'm Mariah Bickham with Cal OES. With recent rain brings record rainfall, standing water is a risk that many communities may face. Cal OES wants everyone to be safe and know the dangers that may come due to the recent flooding. The best way to prevent diseases that are spread by mosquitoes is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Use mosquito repellent on clothes and expose skin when going outdoors, especially at dawn or dusk. When outdoors, try wearing long sleeves and pants for extra protection. When inspecting your home, it's best to identify the areas that may be used by mosquitoes. Some mosquitoes can lay their eggs in as little as a fourth of an inch of water and can lay hundreds of eggs at a time. So even small sources can become a really big problem. To learn more about mosquito safety, visit news.caloes.ca.gov and follow us on all of our social media platforms.