SACRAMENTO — The atmospheric river that battered California nearly two weeks ago has caused extensive damage across the state.
Between mudslides, downed trees and powerlines, crews are still working on clean-up efforts around the clock.
In Sacramento, most damage has been dealt with just in time for yet another atmospheric river.
That one atmospheric river is costing California an estimated $11 billion, according to an AccuWeather report, after barreling through the state in early February.
Locally, that number is at least $12 million, and now, Sacramento County has declared a state of emergency for the February 4 storm.
“The big price tag right now was the damage done to the electricity grid,” says Sacramento County spokesperson Matt Robinson.
Now, Sacramento County is asking for help from FEMA and state funding.
“We had about 150 downed trees. We had some damage done in our culvert areas. We’re looking at the drainage systems that were hit hard,” Robinson said.