 I'm Elysia Ligarza with Cal OES. This evening Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency in multiple counties following several large damaging storms that have left much of our state to dig out. The governor has activated the state operation center behind me to coordinate around the clock operations to protect Californians. The governor has also directed Cal Fire and the California National Guard to aid in search and rescue operations to help bring stranded residents to safety. This is a challenging and still evolving emergency. These storms continue to be dangerous and pose a threat to communities throughout our state. Each of us as Californians has a role to play over the coming days. Please stay off the roads and out of the mountains except for essential travel. Heed direction from first responders and if told to evacuate do so immediately. Together we will get through this.