Posted on 08/20/2023 1:38:30 AM PDT by Morgana
Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as California braces for Hurricane Hilary to hit today.
Residents in the south of the state have been given evacuation orders ahead of the historic storm making landfall around 1pm.
The governor's office has tried to reassure them extensive preparations are underway, including the deploying of 'more than 7,500 boots on the ground'.
But panic buying has set in and some supermarket shelves in San Diego and Los Angeles were stripped bare of essentials such as water and tinned food.
The tropical storm, the first set to make landfall in California since 1939, could impact more than 42million people.
'California continues to mobilize ahead of Hurricane Hilary's projected landfall in Southern California.
'People are urged to take all necessary precautions today' the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement on Saturday evening.
'Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for much of Southern California to support Hurricane Hilary response and recovery efforts as the state continues mobilizing and coordinating resources ahead of the storm's forecasted impacts starting today.
'At the Governor's direction, there are currently more than 7,500 boots on the ground deployed to help local communities protect Californians from the impacts of Hurricane Hilary,' it read.
The state has prepared water rescue teams, California National Guard personnel and flood fighting equipment ahead of Hilary's arrival, officials said.
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I live in San Diego and have seen none of this. No rushes on stores. No empty shelves. No panic. No evacuation orders.
I have seen tons of old storm and flood videos on social media being passed off as Hurricane Hilary.
...climate alarmists are still hopeful of some loss of life.
Correct.
The entire state is not ‘bracing” for anything.
Confirmed.
I don’t know, but I’m of the same mind on it.
What will their astute senator DiFi advise?
I’m waiting for her rush to the microphones.
Pretty sure I just saw Joe’s jet
( big wavy flag on tail )
landing to refuel at the redding
international airport,
,( it’s actually on airport road between redding and closer to anderson)
( posting from my local hotspot )
on his way to Tahoe ?
Of course I shouted FJB.
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Just got booted off 2 of the 3 free hotspots here BEFORE I could get back on and post ,, cubicle just win 2 extra doughnut rations I guess.
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I wish it could - we are sorely in need of some rain in Texas. 😁
Stay safe, SoCal FReepers!
it may wash the poop off their sidewalks
https://babylonbee.com/news/californians-hoping-hurricane-will-wash-all-poop-off-sidewalks
I’m in the middle of the Central Valley. It’s cloudy, pleasant, no rain expected until late this afternoon. It’s all good. If we get another inch or two of rain we’ll be in clover. Thank God for all His love.
Awesome link, thanks.
I get to mow and blow the redwood leaves in under 100 degree weather, rather pleasant actually.
Play it up, and the PTB can prance and show executive action and shiite.
This won’t go well.
Yep. Set aside the rest of your day to play with it! :)
It sure has been hot. I try to get to the coast from time to time to escape the heat but everybody else has the same idea which drove up the cost of even the cheapest motel to the stratosphere - well, at lest out of my budget range. So, I broil in peace.
Yeah...
Saving us from this major fooseball.
It may turn into something later today. Who knows.
At this point, what difference does it make. The tax base is going or gone.
“climate alarmists are still hopeful of some loss of life.”
Don’t worry, climate nuts. The looting, murder and mayhem will make up the difference.
Hammocks, ice tea and a hat over the eyes, don't get much done after 10 am, except in 20 minute intervals with a 1/2 hour break inside with the ac.
Wife buys Gatorade by the cases (s)
Power Ade Zero. I'd die without it.
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