{"id":153726,"date":"2023-01-05T22:54:53","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T06:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=153726"},"modified":"2023-01-05T22:54:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T06:54:53","slug":"governor-newsom-proclaims-state-of-emergency-and-mobilizes-state-government-ahead-of-winter-storms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=153726","title":{"rendered":"Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency and Mobilizes State Government Ahead of Winter Storms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sacramento, CA…Working to protect Californians from the incoming winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California to support the ongoing response to recent winter storms.\u00a0 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\u2019s Emergency Relief Program to support highway repairs and other support for local response and recovery efforts. The text of today\u2019s proclamation can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Gov. Gavin Newsom receives a briefing at the state operations center Wednesday ahead of this week\u2019s winter storms.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cCalifornia is mobilizing to keep people safe from the impacts of the incoming storm,\u201d said Governor Newsom. \u201cThis state of emergency will allow the state to respond quickly as the storm develops and support local officials in their ongoing response.\u201d<\/p>\n

The\u00a0National Weather Service<\/a>\u00a0is forecasting heavy rain and snow, strong wind and the potential for additional flooding threats. The heaviest of precipitation is expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning in Northern California, extending into Thursday night in Southern California. Residual flooding impacts could extend into the weekend along with additional storms lingering into next week.<\/p>\n

Prepositioning Resources<\/strong>
\nThe state has prepositioned fire and rescue equipment and personnel to support local resources across the state. Teams will mobilize quickly in the event of mud flows, avalanches or flash floods.<\/p>\n

The California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) has engaged with local and community partners to ensure vulnerable groups \u2014individuals with disabilities, older individuals, and unsheltered individuals\u2014are aware of the incoming storm and have access to services should they need them. Additionally:<\/p>\n