SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — California emergency responders are preparing for the possibility of a wetter winter fueled by El Niño, warning residents to take precautions now for potential heavy rain, flooding, mudslides and power outages.
On Tuesday, PG&E brought together emergency management officials, CAL FIRE and the American Red Cross in San Jose to discuss preparations and response plans for potentially severe winter weather.
Officials say El Niño could bring prolonged periods of rainfall, creating challenges for communities across California, including Santa Barbara and Ventura counties…