The state has prepositioned fire and rescue equipment and personnel to support local resources across the state. Residual flooding impacts could extend into the weekend along with additional storms lingering into next week. The heaviest of precipitation is expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning in Northern California, extending into Thursday night in Southern California. The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain and snow, strong wind and the potential for additional flooding threats. Gavin Newsom receives a briefing at the state operations center Wednesday ahead of this week’s winter storms. “This state of emergency will allow the state to respond quickly as the storm develops and support local officials in their ongoing response.” “California is mobilizing to keep people safe from the impacts of the incoming storm,” said Governor Newsom. The Governor has also activated the State Operations Center to its highest level, and the state and federal government have stood up the Flood Operations Center, which covers forecasting, reservoir operations coordination, and provides technical support as well as flood fighting materials like sandbags for local agencies. The text of today’s proclamation can be found here. The emergency proclamation supports 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. SACRAMENTO – Working to protect Californians from the incoming winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California to support the ongoing response to recent winter storms.
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