California declares state of emergency ahead of historic El Niño

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a state of emergency proclamation to prepare for an anticipated El Niño weather pattern. Meteorologists report a 90% probability of a very strong El Niño, with a 75% chance of an event reaching historic levels. Sea surface temperatures are currently more than three degrees Celsius above normal.

The emergency measures aim to mobilize state resources, including the California National Guard, Caltrans, and flood-fighting supplies like sandbags and pumps. The proclamation also temporarily suspends the 10% cap on hotel price increases during the emergency period. Potential risks include heavy rain, flooding, landslides, debris flows, and coastal erosion.

In Long Beach, local officials have declared a separate local emergency. The city is recovering from damage caused by Hurricane Marie's high surf and is preparing for the additional impacts of the strengthening El Niño pattern.

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California · California National Guard · Caltrans · Gavin Newsom · Long Beach · NOAA · National Guard

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[● 3 SOURCES] The state of emergency proclamation temporarily suspends the 10% cap on hotel price increases. www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de · www.tz.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Caltrans will stage traffic control, road closure, and snow removal equipment along high-risk highways. www.carriermanagement.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Long Beach has declared a local emergency due to potential El Niño impacts and recent damage from Hurricane Marie. abc7.com
[● 3 SOURCES] There is a more than 90% probability of a very strong El Niño event. www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de · www.tz.de
[● 3 SOURCES] There is a 75% chance of an El Niño event of historic strength. www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de · www.tz.de
[● 5 SOURCES] Governor Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency proclamation for California to prepare for El Niño-driven storms. www.carriermanagement.com · www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de · www.tz.de · abc7.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Sea surface temperatures are more than three degrees Celsius above normal. www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de · www.tz.de