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Controlling Floods By Learning From New Orleans

Posted by: David Gest
Thanks to: Cristina Polyzoides
12 April 2006 - 9:00am

Heavy rains threaten property and personal safety in seven northern and central California counties; governor declares state of emergency.

Many reservoirs in California's Central Valley are groaning at full capacity, and at least 10 more days of rain are forecast for the region.

"We saw in New Orleans the storm was coming in, it was known days ahead, and we're not sure they took all the steps that they could have," said Rodney Mayer, acting chief of the California division of flood management.

Schwarzenegger had already declared a state of emergency for California's levee system in February, a step that freed up about $103 million for repairs to 24 flood-prone sites.

His new declaration Monday didn't specify an amount of aid but directed "all agencies of the state" to dispatch staff, equipment and facilities.

Full Story: California Governor Declares State of Emergency
Source: Yahoo! News, April 10, 2006
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