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Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declarations Due to Winter Storms

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Governor Gavin Newsom is asking for federal aid to help California recover from this February's storms.

On Saturday, Governo Newsom requested Presidential Major Disaster Declarations to bolster ongoing recovery efforts.

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If approved, the aid would help state, tribal, and local governments with recovery projects.

The Governor's request follows the state of emergency previously declared for 33 counties due to the February storms.

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