US Senator Alex Padilla, along with Representatives Judy Chu, Ken Calvert and Zoe Lofgren, are leading the California delegation in urging President Joe Biden’s administration to approve a Major Disaster Declaration for California following severe winter storms. The declaration would allow for federal assistance to Californian counties impacted by the storms. The legislators assert that the winter storms have caused an estimated $105 million in damages, far exceeding the state’s capabilities to handle the recovery efforts. They are urging the President to quickly approve the Major Disaster Declaration to expedite recovery and relief efforts.
Click the link below to read more about the Californian delegation’s efforts to secure federal assistance for the state’s recovery from severe winter storms. Find out about the potential impact of a Major Disaster Declaration and how it can aid the recovery and relief efforts.
