Biden Approves State of Emergency in California After Deadly Storms

Biden Approves State of Emergency in California After Deadly Storms
A drone view of a tree that fell during a winter storm with high winds in Sacramento, Calif. on Jan. 8, 2023. Fred Greaves/Reuters
Jack Phillips
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President Joe Biden approved California’s request for a state of emergency on Jan. 9 after a series of storms hit the Golden State, leaving about a dozen people dead.

Several storms, as part of an “atmospheric river,” have hit California over the past two weeks and caused hundreds of thousands of customers to lose power, according to Poweroutage.us. As of the morning of Jan. 9, the website shows that more than 100,000 people are without power.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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