California quake shakes ground, Hilary’s storm floods severely.
California Residents Face Dual Threats: Earthquake and Tropical Storm
California residents found themselves in the midst of a harrowing situation on Sunday as a powerful earthquake rattled the Los Angeles County area while Tropical Storm Hilary wreaked havoc with heavy rains and severe flooding.
While there have been no reports of fatalities in the Golden State, authorities are sounding the alarm, warning that the storm poses a life-threatening situation. In fact, some experts believe that this could be one of the worst storms to hit California in recent years.
“HEADS UP!!!!! DANGEROUS FLOODING IN THE AREA BETWEEN POINT DUME…POINT MUGU…CAMARILLO…WESTLAKE VILLAGE…SOMIS AND SPANISH HILLS”
The National Weather Service Los Angeles posted this urgent message on social media Sunday night. “THIS IS LIFE THREATENING FLOODING!!!!!!”
Southern California has borne the brunt of the flooding as the tropical storm made its way up from Baja California in Mexico. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria expressed his surprise at the unusually heavy rainfall for the middle of summer, admitting that the area was ill-prepared for such conditions.
“We are not accustomed to this level of precipitation,” he told CNN. “Our infrastructure is not designed to handle this kind of rainfall.” Mayor Gloria also expressed concerns about potential power outages in the region.
Videos circulating on social media depict the devastating impact of the flooding on roads and infrastructure.
Over 7 million people are currently under a flash flood warning until early Monday morning. The storm is expected to continue its path into the Southwest throughout the week.
“As soon as Tropical Storm Hilary’s path became clear, my Administration took immediate action to prepare: deploying personnel and supplies, and planning rapid response and search-and-rescue efforts,” President Joe Biden announced on X Sunday night.
“My Administration stands ready to provide additional assistance and will continue coordinating with California, Nevada, and Arizona. We will also closely monitor the Southern California earthquake and its potential impacts,” he added.
The earthquake, centered in Ojai, approximately 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles, shook parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. According to the United States Geological Survey, it registered a magnitude of 5.1, followed by at least six aftershocks with magnitudes of 3.0 or greater.
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