Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation for several counties in Northern California to aid in recovery efforts following severe storms in February and March. The proclamation includes Humboldt, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Sonoma and Trinity counties. The Governor’s office said these counties’ roads and waterways were affected by landslides and widespread flooding, creating conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property. The proclamation authorizes the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to provide assistance to counties under the California Disaster Assistance Act. Additionally, Newsom issued a separate emergency proclamation specifically for Trinity County to address the impact of the March storms on public safety and infrastructure.

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• Western Farm Press: Salinas Valley farmer pushes for flood preparedness amid climate concerns
• Times-Standard (Eureka, Calif.): Governor issues emergency proclamation for Humboldt County storm recovery
• Action News Now (Chico, Calif.): California Governor Gavin Newsom issues two Proclamation of a State of Emergency for multiple counties in Northern California