With another massive winter storm set to barrel into California, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation Wednesday declaring a state of emergency intended to help the state recover from expected impacts.
The storm comes on the heels of an historic rainfall event in Northern California on Dec. 31, in which the city of San Francisco received 5.46 inches of rain, just shy of its all-time record. With the ground now saturated and with numerous rivers already at flood stage, the additional rain and wind are expected to cause chaos across much of the state, including the possibility of large-scale power outages.
"Take inventory of the items you need that rely on electricity," the governor's office warned in a press release."Plan for batteries and other alternative power sources to meet your needs if the power goes out such as a portable charger or power bank. Have flashlights for every household member. Determine whether your home phone will work in a power outage and how long battery backup will last.
Ahead of the heaviest rains, which are expected late Wednesday into Thursday, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation warnings for parts of the Santa Cruz Mountains.The Sheriff’s Office is issuing an evacuation warning for the following zones:
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