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Breaking News<\/span><\/p>\nLos Angeles Unified Announces School Closures Amid Tropical Storm Hilary: "This Was Not An Easy Decision"<\/h3>\n<\/article>\n
“I continue to be briefed on our preparedness efforts, and the storm’s potential impact – including flooding. My Administration stands ready to provide additional assistance as requested. I urge people to take this storm seriously, and listen to state and local officials,” Biden added.<\/p>\n A 5.1 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter in Ojai, California was registered on Sunday afternoon amid Tropical Storm Hilary hitting the state. No major damages have been reported but it gave Southern California residents a good jolt.<\/p>\n Biden said he and his Administration were “closely monitoring the earthquake that occurred in Southern California, and any resulting impacts.”<\/p>\n Los Angeles Unified School District announced they were closing schools on Monday amid the tropical storm hitting Southern California.<\/p>\n Read the full press release from Biden below.<\/p>\n As soon as Tropical Storm Hilary’s path became clear, my Administration took immediate action to prepare. At my direction, FEMA deployed to California federal personnel and supplies that can be surged to impacted communities. The U.S. Coast Guard pre-positioned aircraft to allow for rapid response and search-and-rescue efforts. My Administration also deployed federal personnel to Nevada to ensure the state has additional support, and we will continue to coordinate with California, Nevada, and Arizona on any resources they might need.<\/p>\n This afternoon I spoke to California Governor Gavin Newsom about the emergency preparedness measures in place, and the initial response to Tropical Storm Hilary. I continue to be briefed on our preparedness efforts, and the storm’s potential impact – including flooding. My Administration stands ready to provide additional assistance as requested. I urge people to take this storm seriously, and listen to state and local officials.<\/p>\n We are also closely monitoring the earthquake that occurred in Southern California, and any resulting impacts.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AP23231681910393.jpg\")
Breaking News<\/span><\/p>\nHurricane Hilary Weakening, But Could Still Bring 10 Inches Of Rain To Southern California<\/h3>\n<\/article>\n
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