FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A local state of emergency was declared in Fresno County on Thursday morning due to severe weather conditions.
A series of powerful winter storms have caused power outages, downed trees, and dangerous driving conditions.
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Officials say the state of emergency will help address the extensive damage left behind throughout the county by the storms.
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It will also help with recovery efforts for possible flooding caused by the snow melt.
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The proclamation comes one day after Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in 13 counties across the state, including Madera, Mariposa, Tulare, and Kern counties.
Fresno County was not on that list.