California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as the state anticipates another winter storm.
“California is mobilizing to keep people safe from the impacts of the incoming storm,” said Governor Newsom. “This state of emergency will allow the state to respond quickly as the storm develops and support local officials in their ongoing response.”
This emergency proclamation has been set in place to support emergency relief efforts including authorizing the mobilization of the California National Guard to support disaster response, directing Caltrans to request immediate assistance through the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program to support highway repairs and other support for local response and recovery efforts.
The declaration has come just in time as the National Weather Service is forecasting strong winds, heavy rain, causing flood warnings, mud slides, and high surf advisories across Southern and Northern California counties. Los Angeles County is projecting to see up to 4 inches of rain with significant high winds, and potential snow at higher elevations.
To stay up to date on local weather conditions, please visit the National Weather Service site here.
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