San Jose Declares Local Emergency for El Niño Storms: $5.5 Million Reserve Ready, Seven Waterways Watched
The San Jose City Council, in Santa Clara County, California, voted unanimously on November 10 (Resolution 26-1151) to declare a local emergency over El Niño storm risks, aligning with the statewide emergency proclamation the governor signed on September 21. The city's $5.5 million emergency reserve is available for response, and the city will seek state and federal reimbursement for eligible spending.
The city and Valley Water are watching seven waterway hot spots: Coyote Creek, the Guadalupe River, Canoas Creek, Ross Creek, Upper Penitencia Creek, Berryessa Creek, and the Lower Silver Creek and Lake Cunningham area; nearly 60 creek risk locations have been identified citywide. Mayor Matt Mahan said declaring the emergency early puts personnel, equipment and funding in place before storms arrive. Emergency management director Ray Riordan said more than 85 percent of city employees have completed disaster service training.
Under the resolution, the council will review the emergency every 60 days, with the first review on December 15 and the next on February 9, 2027. The city urged residents to follow official channels for storm and preparedness updates. (Source: City of San José)
Source: City of San José
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