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  1. Mayor Barbara Lee delivered a State of the City address addressing public safety issues in Oakland.

Oakland Prepares for Wet Winter, Anticipates Flooding and Emergency Declaration

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The city of Oakland is preparing for a wet winter, as the federal government predicts significant El Niño conditions between December and February, which could lead to higher tides, flooding, and downed trees. Oakland is offering residents free sandbags and plastic sheeting, and city public works employees are clearing storm drains. Mayor Barbara Lee stated the city plans to declare an emergency to streamline its response and potentially gain access to cleanup funds.

From nbcbayarea.com

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The city's planned emergency declaration could streamline the city's response to storms and potentially grant access to funds for cleanup efforts. The predicted severe weather poses risks to local infrastructure and utilities.

Mayor Barbara Lee recently delivered a State of the City address addressing public safety issues in Oakland.

From nbcbayarea.com

Who's involved

  • OaklandThe city preparing for severe weather and issuing public warnings to residents.
  • Barbara LeeThe Mayor leading the city's emergency response efforts.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyA utility company facing potential infrastructure damage from severe weather.
  • city councilThe legislative body that governs Oakland and controls its budget.
  • AT&TA communications network facing potential infrastructure damage from flooding.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Pacific Gas and Electric CompanySpeculative

    Pacific Gas and Electric Company could face increased operational costs and infrastructure damage due to predicted severe weather.

  • AT&TSpeculative

    AT&T might experience increased costs or supply disruptions to communications networks from flooding.

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