
"We are taking the threat from these storms seriously, and want to make sure that Californians stay vigilant as more storms head our way."īiden directed FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate hardship and suffering caused by the emergency, provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. "We are in the middle of a deadly barrage of winter storms – and California is using every resource at its disposal to protect lives and limit damage," Newsom said in a statement Sunday. Newsom said 12 Californians have died from storm-related impacts since late December. President Joe Biden approved California's emergency declaration Monday after at least 12 people died in a severe storm over the weekend.Ĭalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom requested the federal aid Sunday, asking the White House for federal support to help ongoing storm response and recovery efforts amid flooding, strong winds and mudslides.

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More rain & wind in the 50-60 mph range is forecast for Sunday night into Monday. Rising water may soon spill over onto roads in Wilton and cut off evacuation routes. is ordering residents living in Wilton to leave the area now.
