California Declares Emergency for Historic El Niño as Winter Storm Threat Builds
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Updated · KABC-TV · Sep 21
California Declares Emergency for Historic El Niño as Winter Storm Threat Builds
3 articles · Updated · KABC-TV · Sep 21
Summary
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency Monday, putting California agencies on alert before what officials expect could become a historic El Niño season.
The order is meant to speed preparation for the rainy season by directing crews to shore up roads and critical infrastructure, pre-position emergency supplies and help communities get ready.
Flooding, landslides and coastal damage are the main risks officials are preparing for as forecasters expect El Niño to strengthen in the coming months.
The declaration signals California is treating the coming winter as a statewide hazard rather than waiting for storms to begin before mobilizing resources.