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  1. El Niño extreme weather threat prompts California state emergency
  2. Due to El Niño and warming seas, the State of California is facing indirect hurricane impacts leading to coastal flooding and necessitating state of emergency declarations.
  3. Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency in California due to El Niño and historic winter storms.

Rancho Palos Verdes Declares Local Emergency Ahead of El Niño Storm Season

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The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council passed a local emergency ordinance on October 6. This declaration covers the entire city to help expedite resources in case of heavy damage during the expected El Niño storm season. The city manager referenced a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting a 90% chance of a very strong El Niño event. This local action followed a statewide emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 21.

From dailybreeze.com

Why it matters

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The declaration is intended to manage risks associated with prolonged winter storms, flooding, and landslides, particularly in the city’s landslide area. The statewide emergency declaration by the State of California also mobilizes state resources and funding support in response to the climate threats.

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California due to El Niño and historic winter storms, which is leading to indirect hurricane impacts and coastal flooding risks across the state.

From dailybreeze.com

Who's involved

  • Rancho Palos VerdesRancho Palos Verdes City Council passed the local emergency ordinance to prepare for storm impacts.
  • Gavin NewsomGovernor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency in response to climate threats.
  • State of CaliforniaThe State of California issued the statewide emergency declaration, providing support to the region.
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the climate forecast predicting a strong El Niño event.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • State of CaliforniaSpeculative

    The State of California could face increased operational costs and resource allocation following the statewide emergency declaration.

  • Los Angeles CountySpeculative

    Los Angeles County may face increased operational costs due to regional storm risk and emergency declaration.

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