State Of Emergency Is Declared From Tropical Storm Hilary
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 8-20-23 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Palm Springs
CITY: Palm Springs
DETAILS:
- “PALM SPRINGS CITY MANAGER DECLARES LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO IMPACTS OF HURRICANE HILARY. Due to unprecedented rainfall and flooding of local roadways and at least one swift water rescue, Palm Springs City Manager Scott C. Stiles has declared a local emergency due to the critically dangerous impacts of Hurricane Hilary. Dinah Shore at the bridge from Palm Springs to Cathedral City, Farrell Drive between Mesquite Drive and Ramon Road, El Cielo at Mesquite Drive, Araby at the Wash, and Golf Club Drive at the wash are now shut down due to major flooding, according to Capt. Nathan Gunkel with the Palm Springs Fire Department. In addition, North Indian Canyon Drive, Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino Drive at the wash remain closed. Palm Springs police and fire continue to urge residents to stay home and avoid driving during these dangerous conditions.” – Palm Springs Fire Department
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