President issues disaster declaration for flood-hit California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will take action to help those affected by heavy flooding and mudslides in California, and federal funding will be available for further assistance, the White House announced today.
The federal money would be distributed on a cost-sharing basis, the White House said in a statement, adding that FEMA head W. Craig Fugate had appointed Sandy Coachman to coordinate the government's efforts in the region.
The Los Angeles Times reports that one of the hardest-hit areas in the state by December's floods was Highland, located in San Bernardino County. Mudslides caused $17 worth million of damage in that community, which is located north of Los Angeles, the paper said.
Additionally, according to the Times, $23 million worth of damage was done in Laguna Beach, due mostly to flooding.
Recently, FEMA also urged residents of California, Nevada, and Arizona to prepare for possible further flooding, telling them to look over their home insurance policies to make sure all potential damage is covered. Flood damage generally requires a separate policy or coverage rider.
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