Malibu Urges El Niño Preparations Amid Local Emergency
Officials said the declaration lets the city seek state and federal aid as crews clear storm channels and prepare for severe winter weather.
- On Tuesday, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency to expedite preparations for potential flooding, mudslides, and storm-related problems expected during the El Niño season.
- Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a statewide emergency two weeks ago to mobilize resources, with forecasters predicting a 75% chance this El Niño could reach historic levels this winter.
- County crews are actively clearing culverts and flood-control channels, staging sandbags, and readying monitoring systems, while the proclamation directs Sonoma Water and sanitation districts to coordinate response efforts.
- Similar emergency declarations are underway in Malibu and San Diego, providing cities flexibility to seek state and federal assistance. "The best time to prepare for a flood is before a storm," Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo said.
- The National Weather Service predicts a 70% chance of the strongest El Niño in over 70 years, prompting Sonoma County leaders to intensify operations for heavy rainfall expected from December through March.
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Sonoma County Declares Emergency Ahead of Threatening El Niño Winter
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has officially proclaimed a local state of emergency today, bracing for potentially severe El Niño storms this winter. The move follows Governor Gavin Newsom’s statewide emergency declaration, with meteorologists giving a 75 percent chance that this El Niño could hit historic levels. Board Chair Rebecca Hermosillo emphasized that the best time to prepare for a flood is before the storm hits, urging action b…
Day Around the Day: Sonoma County Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Heavy El Niño Winter
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