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California declares state of emergency ahead of El Niño season
ABC7 Los Angeles • • general
Key Points:
- Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California due to an anticipated historic El Niño season.
- The declaration activates statewide agencies to prepare for potentially severe winter storms and significant weather impacts.
- Efforts will focus on readying roads, critical infrastructure, emergency supplies, and community support for flooding, landslides, and coastal effects.
- Forecasters predict El Niño conditions will intensify in the coming months, increasing the risk of extreme weather events.
