Benicia Declares Local Emergency, Opens Operations Center

BENICIA, CA -- Residents are asked to remain indoors and avoid all flooded areas by city officials who this week declared a local emergency and activated Benicia's Emergency Operations Center in response to the ongoing storms.

The city has experienced extreme flooding, fallen trees, residential and commercial building damage, as well as numerous street closures, officials said.

On Jan. 10, rain and runoff into Lake Herman caused the lake to overflow, resulting in flooding in the Industrial Park area of Channel Road and Park Road.

Officials say weather conditions have threatened the safety of residents and property in the city. The storm has also overwhelmed the ability of maintenance and safety crews to respond to weather-related problems.

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