NWS anticipates the heaviest precipitation will happen Wednesday night into Thursday morning in Northern California before hitting Southern California Thursday night.
SAN DIEGO — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday as California prepares for storms expected to bring heavy precipitation and possible flooding across the state.
The governor's office says residual flooding impacts may stretch into the weekend. It also warned of more possible storms lingering into next week.While under a state of emergency, resources such as the California National Guard's disaster response, Caltrans' communication with the Federal Highway Administration for repairs and local government's recovery efforts and storm response are all prioritized and expedited.
“California is mobilizing to keep people safe from the impacts of the incoming storm,” said Gov. Newsom. “This state of emergency will allow the state to respond quickly as the storm develops and support local officials in their ongoing response.” If you need help or want to ask questions regarding the state of emergency, Californians can dial 2-1-1 or 3-1-1. If you have a critical emergency, call 911.
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