The Biden Administration declared a major disaster in California, ordering federal aid to supplement recovery efforts for severe winter storms.
The Biden Administration announced on Saturday that it was declaring that a major disaster exists in the state of California and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding and landslides that started at the end of December.
"California is grateful for President Biden's swift approval of this critical support to communities reeling from these ongoing storms," said Governor Gavin Newsom in a statement released shortly after the emergency declaration. "We'll continue to work in lockstep with local, state and federal partners to help keep Californians safe and make sure our communities have the resources and assistance they need to rebuild and recover.
The administration also said that federal funding would be available "on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide."California Storm live updates: Get the latest coverage on Bay Area preparation and recovery efforts here Earlier in the month, Newsom declared a State of Emergency throughout California and applied for federal aid.
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