Kings County Office of Emergency Services

06/11/2026

🔥Extreme heat can be dangerous for everyone, especially older adults, young children, outdoor workers, people with medical conditions, and pets. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🐾🌡️

Take heat seriously. Stay informed, make a plan, and help protect your family and community during days of high temperatures.





🔥El calor extremo puede ser peligroso para todos, especialmente para adultos mayores, niños pequeños, trabajadores al aire libre, personas con afecciones médicas y mascotas.

Tome el calor en serio. Manténgase informado, haga un plan y ayude a proteger a su familia y comunidad durante los días de altas temperaturas. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🐾🌡️

04/28/2026

This past weekend, we were proud to take part in this year’s Kids Day event in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. Thank you to everyone who joined in supporting such an important cause. Thanks for having us!

El pasado fin de semana, tuvimos el orgullo de participar en el evento Kids Day de este año en reconocimiento al Mes de la Prevención y Concientización sobre el Abuso Infantil. Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron para apoyar una causa tan importante. ¡Gracias por invitarnos!

03/25/2026

Fire crews are actively responding to a fire in Kings County near the county line, west of Interstate 5.

The fire is currently estimated at approximately 500 acres, with the potential to reach 1,000 acres. At this time, there are no structures threatened.

Resources from Kings County, Kern County Fire, and Avenal State Prison are assisting with suppression efforts.

Residents are urged to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to operate safely.

Los equipos de bomberos están respondiendo activamente a un incendio en el condado de Kings, cerca de la línea del condado, al oeste de la Interestatal 5.

El incendio se estima actualmente en aproximadamente 500 acres, con el potencial de alcanzar los 1.000 acres. En este momento, no hay estructuras amenazadas.

Los recursos del condado de Kings, los bomberos del condado de Kern y la prisión estatal de Avenal están ayudando con los esfuerzos de supresión.

Se insta a los residentes a evitar el área para permitir que el personal de emergencia opere de forma segura.

03/23/2026

A March heat wave continues, with record heat expanding from the western into the central U.S.

Shown here are select cities where March high temperature records have been tied or broken.

03/18/2026

An unusual weather pattern will bring a prolonged period of much above-normal temperatures to California and much of the Southwest. Temperatures will be 20° above normal, with afternoon highs into the 90s. Numerous daily temperature records are expected.

03/18/2026

Extreme heat is on the way. The map shown here uses CalHeatScore, a new statewide tool that ranks heat risk in every ZIP code from 0 (low) to 4 (severe) based on weather forecasts and historical health impacts.

Higher scores mean a greater chance of heat-related illness, especially for older adults, children, outdoor workers, and people without reliable cooling. Use the tool to check the heat risk in your community and find local resources such as cooling centers: •https://calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov/

Extreme heat is one of the most dangerous weather hazards in California. Stay informed and take steps now to protect yourselt and your community.

El calor extremo está en camino. El mapa que se muestra aquí utiliza CalHeatScore, una nueva herramienta estatal que clasifica el riesgo de calor en cada código postal de 0 (bajo) a 4 (grave) en función de los pronósticos meteorológicos y los impactos históricos en la salud.

Las puntuaciones más altas significan una mayor probabilidad de enfermedad relacionada con el calor, especialmente para adultos mayores, niños, trabajadores al aire libre y personas sin refrigeración confiable. Utilice la herramienta para comprobar el riesgo de calor en su comunidad y encontrar recursos locales, como centros de refrigeración: •https://calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov/

El calor extremo es uno de los peligros climáticos más peligrosos en California. Manténgase informado y tome medidas ahora para protegerse a su mismo y a su comunidad.

03/12/2026

KINGS COUNTY —The Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with Granite Construction Company Inc., announces the following schedule update in part of the State Route 41 Reef City Capital Maintenance Project in the Kings County.

The following will occur starting Sunday, March 15th, barring any unforeseen circumstances:

• The contractor will continue paving operations along State Route 41 from the Kings/Kern County Line to Interstate 5.
• State Route 41 will operate under operate under one-way traffic control during work hours.
o Sunday nights from 9:00pm to 5:00am.
o Monday night through Friday morning from 7:00pm to 5am each night.
o No closures will occur Friday or Saturday nights throughout the project.
• Work on this project is projected to be completed by July 2026.

Closures may continue for longer periods of time each day, if necessary, due to delays caused by weather or uncontrollable events that may occur during maintenance. These scheduled closures will occur, weather permitting.

CHP - Hanford
Kings County

02/02/2026

It’s been a year , but we haven’t forgotten.

A pasado un año pero no nos hemos olvidado.

02/01/2026

We are seeing an increase in traffic collisions due to heavy fog across the Central Valley. Visibility can drop suddenly and without warning. If travel is not a must, please consider staying off the roads. If you must drive, slow down and use extreme caution. We tell you for your own good.

Estamos viendo un aumento en accidentes de tráfico debido a la espesa neblina en el Valle Central. La visibilidad puede disminuir repentinamente y sin previo aviso. Si viajar no es obligatorio, considere mantenerse fuera de las carreteras. Si tiene que conducir, disminuya la velocidad y tenga mucho cuidado. Se lo pedimos por su bien.

01/15/2026