Winter storm in California: Biden offers federal help
California is still under downpours. It has now been more than 36 hours since torrential rains accompanied by violent winds have hit the Golden State on the American west coast. This extreme winter storm has already killed three people. And the danger is still not over.
Emergency workers help a man who was struck by a fallen palm tree, in central San Francisco, California, United States, February 4, 2024. REUTERS - CARLOS BARRIA
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The precipitation should finally ease during this Tuesday, but warnings for possible flash floods remain in effect until the evening. And meteorologists are warning of possible landslides and mudslides due to completely saturated soils.
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Areas already weakened
In four of the eight counties in a state of emergency, mandatory evacuations took place to shelter residents. Monday, in the middle of a press conference devoted to relief management, the mayor of Los Angeles received a phone call from the president, Joe Biden.
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I know you're in the middle of one hell of an operation. I just spoke with your governor, Gawin Newsom. We work closely together to mobilize the necessary resources. If you need anything else from our federal emergency management and natural disaster agency, we'll send it to you right away. Just let me know. That's why I'm calling.
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Areas particularly at risk are those recently affected by forest fires. Because their plant cover, which could normally retain water and soil, is destroyed.
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