#flood-preparedness

#flood-preparedness

The watch is valid from Tuesday 10 a.m. until Friday Dec. 26, at 10 p.m. According to the NWS San Francisco CA, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas, according to the NWS.

The political drama continues unabated with a new prime minister (sort of), a new government which may or may not survive the week and a big climb-down from Emmanuel Macron. The Talking France podcast is available on Spotify or Apple. You can download it here or listen on the link below But the constant rollercoaster that makes up French politics at the moment is leading an increasing number of people to ask whether France's political system is fit for purpose.

Kerr County previously planned a flood warning system to alert residents to rising waters, but struggled to secure funding from FEMA due to high demand and limited resources.