![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/hurricane-hilary-state-of-emergency-as-7500-boots-on-ground-amid-catastrophic-flooding/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_MEXICO-WEATHER-HURRICANE-HILARY.jpg&description=Governor Gavin Newsom signed the emergency proclamation as the state readies itself for a battering from 110mph winds and a deluge of rain that could kill. A state of emergency has been proclaimed for parts of California as Hurricane Hilary threatens to smash into the state causing death and destruction. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the emergency proclamation on Saturday meaning resources can be fast-tracked to the region to support the fight against the storm. It also means there will be around 7,500 'boots on the ground' to help the massive operation to protect against the expected devastation the 110mph storm will bring. Signing the papers in San Diego, Gov Newsom said: "California has thousands of people on the ground working hand-in-hand with federal and local personnel to support communities in Hurricane Hilary's path with resources, equipment and expertise. We're mobilizing all of government as we prepare and respond to this unprecedented storm.' For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US. Gov Newsom also confirmed he was in direct communication with the White House over the storm. Earlier in the day the National Weather Service tweeted out an update, warning about 'catastrophic flooding' that is expected to hit Sunday and Monday. The service said: "Key Messages for Hurricane #Hilary: Catastrophic flooding impacts are expected late tonight through early Monday in portions of the Southwestern United States. Hurricane conditions are expected along the west-central coast of the Baja Peninsula later tonight." The warnings come after large swathes of the coastal state were advised to flee their homes and seek safer regions. People on Catalina Island were advised to leave and special transport has been put in place to support them. A spokesperson for the City of Avalon on Catalina, said: "Due to a forecast of storm impacts and possibly prolonged SCE utility outages an advisory has been issued. Catalina Isl){kind=link}
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the emergency proclamation as the state readies itself for a battering from 110mph winds and a deluge of rain that could kill.
A state of emergency has been proclaimed for parts of California as Hurricane Hilary threatens to smash into the state causing death and destruction. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the emergency proclamation on Saturday meaning resources can be fast-tracked to the region to support the fight against the storm.
It also means there will be around 7,500 ‘boots on the ground’ to help the massive operation to protect against the expected devastation the 110mph storm will bring.
Signing the papers in San Diego, Gov Newsom said: “California has thousands of people on the ground working hand-in-hand with federal and local personnel to support communities in Hurricane Hilary’s path with resources, equipment and expertise. We’re mobilizing all of government as we prepare and respond to this unprecedented storm.”
For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US.