Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to accelerate work to remove debris from areas devastated by firesreinforce defenses against possible floods and stabilize slopes before the arrival of expected rains in Los Angeles.
The instruction of the governor of California is mainly due to the great concern about the danger of landslides, mudslides, flash floods and debris flows on land that was scorched by the massive Palisades and Eaton fires.
“While work continues to combat the fires in Los Angeles County, the state is already working to prepare for damage that can occur when winter storms hit burned areascausing landslides and flooding,” said Newsom.
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“This order helps maintain our emergency response focused on protecting communitiesnot in permits and paperwork,” added the governor.
Specialists of National Weather Service (NWS) They announced a high probability of rain that could occur this Saturday night in the southern California region.
According to Cal Fire data, The Eaton Fire destroyed 9,418 structures and caused damage to another 1,071 buildings.while the Palisades Fire wiped out 6,528 structures and damaged 882 more. Both fires are still not 100% contained by firefighters.
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Governor Newsom’s executive order will suspend certain environmental standards and approval procedures for 90 days, until the end of the normal rainy season.
In addition, work in streams and rivers must comply specific conditions to protect stormwaterways.
“The executive order allows us quickly combat the threat of flooding and debris flows and do everything necessary to protect life, property and our natural environment,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath.
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Since January 7, the first day the fires broke out, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to accelerate state resources in responding to the emergency.
A few days later, Newsom issued an executive order to expedite the reconstruction of destroyed homes and businesses due to the fires in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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