After heavy rain and flooding in late January left three dead and more than 800 homes damaged in San Diego, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Feb. 7 that he is requesting President Joe Biden declare the storm a major disaster.
The presidential Major Disaster Declaration will encompass San Diego residents who were impacted by the “widespread flooding and devastation” from Jan. 21 to 23, according to Mr. Newsom’s office, which he said happened in primarily “underserved” communities where many residents lack flood insurance coverage.
