California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Winter Storm Response and Recovery
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Issues: Environment
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California's request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support the state's emergency response to ongoing storm impacts including flooding, mudslides and landslides in communities across the state.
"California is grateful for President Biden's swift approval of this critical support to communities reeling from these ongoing storms," said Governor Newsom, who earlier today met with evacuated residents in Merced County and surveyed damage in the area. "We'll continue to work in lockstep with local, state and federal partners to help keep Californians safe and make sure our communities have the resources and assistance they need to rebuild and recover."
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