Golden State Today

SACRAMENTO – President Biden has approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support ongoing recovery efforts following widespread flooding, mudslides, and debris flows during early February storms.

The declaration, which includes the counties of Butte, Glenn, Los Angeles, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Sutter, and Ventura, will bring in more resources for the local communities across the state.

Governor Newsom expressed his gratitude towards the Biden-Harris Administration for their support, stating, "This declaration brings in more resources for local communities across the state recovering from the widespread impacts of these storms. I thank the Biden-Harris Administration for their continued partnership and support."

The declaration makes federal public assistance funding available to help state, tribal, and local governments cover emergency response and recovery costs. Additionally, funding for hazard mitigation efforts statewide is included in the declaration.