[ad_1]
A man struggles against the storm Friday in Huntington Beach, Calif.
Jae C. Hong / AP
The storm dropped an incredible 8.7 inches of rain in the hills of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. In more densely populated Los Angeles, two inches fell on downtown. Canoga Park received more than 4.7 inches of rain, and Long Beach saw 2.7 inches — a record.
The storm left at least two people dead as of Friday night; a 55-year-old man was killed when he was electrocuted by downed power lines, and another person died in a submerged vehicle in Victorville
Elsewhere across Southern California, chaos took other forms.
No firefighters were injured when the truck toppled off the interstate, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department, however the incident forced the closure of the usually busy freeway on holiday weekend. Images from the scene showed heavy traffic backed up.
The storm came during the state's wettest winter in several years, and as the region looks increasingly likely to emerge from its nearly six-year drought.
By Friday night, the rain was tapering off, though waterways were still swollen and authorities continued watching hillsides for signs of collapse. It also remained to be seen how extensive the damage from the storm was, and how long it would take to fix it.
LINK: California’s Drought Lasted For Years. Now, It May Finally End
[ad_2]
Table of Contents Introduction to IT Managed Service Providers Why Outsource IT Management? Cost-Effective Solutions…
Key Takeaways: The importance of selecting the correct thresholds for different areas in your home…
Key Takeaways: The variety of railing gate designs can significantly enhance the aesthetic appeal of…
For many, commuting is an unavoidable part of daily life. But when that commute extends…
When you're on the road, you want to feel safe, comfortable, and like you have…
Key Takeaways: Understanding the significance of indoor air quality. Identifying common pollutants in your home.…