Historic storm highlights importance of preparedness
0For a second consecutive year, as climate change continues to redefine expectations about weather, Southern California has been hit with unprecedented winter weather. With Governor Gavin Newsom declaring a state of emergency, rain continues to fall in record doses across Southern California. Residents should take stock of the current situation, and prepare for the next time severe weather strikes. ReadyOC, Orange County’s preparedness website, should be kept close at hand. Winter has struck with a vengeance, with pounding rains, flash floods, power outages, landslides and swift water rescues all in the news. However, simple precautions and steps taken now could…
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He’ll always remember the acid taste of the air, the blank looks of devastation on the faces of people combing…
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