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Planada Enters Third Day of Evacuations As More Storms Loom Ahead
Planada Enters Third Day of Evacuations As More Storms Loom Ahead
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jan 12, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto is warning people to be prepared for the Monterey Peninsula to become an island because of flooding from the Salinas River. Nieto warned that flooding Thursday could eliminate all travel routes on or off the peninsula, leaving people stranded on either side.
As the winter storms move through the state, power outages and flooding can make it hard for families to get and preserve food. State officials say families who get CalFresh benefits can apply for replacement funds on their EBT card if their food was lost or destroyed due to misfortune or a disaster.
Reporter: Carlos Cabrera-Lomeli, KQED
Even in the midst of all this rain, wine makers and grape growers are worried about what wildfire smoke from next fire season will do to their wine. UC Vineyard advisor Chris Chen says the best time to think about preventing fires is when they’re still months away.
Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED
The Merced County town of Planada remains evacuated this morning. About 200 people are sheltering at the Merced fairground and with more rain expected they’re worried about their homes and what happens next.
Guest: Esther Quintanilla, KVPR
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As the winter storms move through the state, power outages and flooding can make it hard for families to get and preserve food. State officials say families who get CalFresh benefits can apply for replacement funds on their EBT card if their food was lost or destroyed due to misfortune or a disaster.
Reporter: Carlos Cabrera-Lomeli, KQED
Even in the midst of all this rain, wine makers and grape growers are worried about what wildfire smoke from next fire season will do to their wine. UC Vineyard advisor Chris Chen says the best time to think about preventing fires is when they’re still months away.
Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED
The Merced County town of Planada remains evacuated this morning. About 200 people are sheltering at the Merced fairground and with more rain expected they’re worried about their homes and what happens next.
Guest: Esther Quintanilla, KVPR
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Released:
Jan 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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