San Benito County Declares Local State of Emergency for Resource Management
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Updated Sep 23
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What happened
San Benito County declared a local state of emergency on September 23, 2026, in response to the governor’s statewide declaration and forecasts for El Niño. The county stated this proactive measure is being taken due to the possibility of flooding and other damage during the historically rainy winter months.
From ksbw.com
Why it matters
The declaration allows property owners and local jurisdictions to clear creeks, culverts, ditches, and other infrastructure that could obstruct water flow without the usual approval process from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The county also hopes to recover taxpayer funds used to respond to storm impacts.
From ksbw.com
Who's involved
- San Benito CountyCounty declaring emergency powers to manage infrastructure and respond to weather threats.
- California Department of Fish and WildlifeState agency whose usual approval process for infrastructure work is being bypassed.
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The entities involved
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San Benito County
county in California, United States
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife
government agency in California