A deadly, atmospheric-river fuelled storm caused chaos across California on Monday, battering the state with record amounts of rain, destructive mudslides, and violent winds that left at least three people dead from falling trees.
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for eight counties in southern California in response to the recent storms, covering Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Nearly 38 million people are under flood alerts across the state and into Arizona, including about 10 million people in Los Angeles county. Officials warned dangers still lurk in the waters that could continue to rise.
We’d like to hear from residents and tourists in the affected areas who have been caught up in the strom and flooding. Whether you were evacuated or have been otherwise affected, we’re keen to hear from you.
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