Preparing Alameda for El Niño

Preparing Alameda for El Niño

Governor Newsom declared a statewide state of emergency on September 21 in anticipation of strong fall and winter storms. In Alameda, residents can expect potential flooding, fallen trees, and power outages. Jean Chen talks with the Public Works Director and City Manager about El Niño.

The Year of the “Super El Niño”: What California Policyholders Need to Know

As ocean temperatures in the eastern Pacific are expected to rise, scientists predict this could become the strongest El Niño on record. On September 21, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. What is El Niño, and how can homeowners prepare for a wet winter? El Niño is a recurring climate pattern …

California Braces For Potentially Historic El Niño As Newsom Declares Emergency

California is preparing for potentially severe weather impacts from a strengthening El Niño that federal forecasters expect to become very strong during the fall and winter.