In some places, the promised California National Guard help had not yet arrived.

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/03/06/gavin-newsom-returns-california-claims-he-was-at-work-today/

San Bernardino County is one of 13 under a state of emergency issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, allowing for an influx of emergency personnel and resources, including the California National Guard, to support rescue and recovery.

Source: https://krdo.com/cnn-weather-environment/2023/03/06/residents-in-southern-california-remain-trapped-by-snow-as-another-round-of-winter-weather-hits-the-northern-region-of-the-state-2/

The California National Guard is also taking strategic measures in anticipation of the hurricane's arrival.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/hurricane-hilary-threatens-catastrophic-flooding-in-california-mexico

U.S. Army Pfc. Joel Nunez, a medic in the California National Guard, treats Army Pfc. Zacharia Lynch’s feet for blisters during wildland firefighting training at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, June 23, 2023.

Source: https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/07/28/joint-task-force-rattlesnake-fire-training-tests-candidates-endurance/