Major winter storm approaches California causing crews to rush to clear storm drains in preparation for flooding and strong winds
Officials anticipate"impactful series of storms" to touch down in the drought-stricken western US state.
California officials asked drivers to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary and stay informed by signing up for updates from emergency officials for notices on downed trees and power lines, and flooding. "We are in the middle of a flood emergency and also in the middle of a drought emergency," she said during an emergency briefing.In the San Francisco Bay Area, 8,500 sandbags distributed by officials weren't enough to reach demand as forecasters warned of imminent flooding. The South San Francisco Unified School District announced classes for its 8,000 students would be cancelled on Thursday "out of an abundance of caution.
The storm comes days after a New Year's Eve downpour led to the evacuations of people in rural Northern California communities and the rescue of several motorists from flooded roads. A few levees south of Sacramento were damaged, increasing flooding in the mostly rural area.
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