TheBusinessJournal.com
California Governor Gavin Newsom has asked President Joe Biden that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) take on 100% cost share for private and public entities in Tulare and Monterey counties to remove debris from flooding and institute emergency protective measures.
Over 4,000 evacuation orders had been issued in Tulare County and over 9,000 warnings had been given at the worst of the flooding. Two homes had been destroyed, 101 had suffered major damage and 52 suffered minor damage.
Initial damage estimates to fields are at $60 million. Estimated costs to remove debris are at $156 million while damage to roads, bridges, water control facilities, public buildings and parks are up to $368.27 million. Costs to FEMA for Calaveras, Los Angeles, Monterey and Tulare counties alone have already hit $92.2 million.