Hilary live updates: storm brings flash-floods to southern California – as it happened
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The White House has released a statement from president Joe Biden on the federal response to Tropical Storm Hilary.
The president has said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had deployed personnel and supplies to the state, while the US Coast Guard has aircraft on standby to help in search and rescue efforts.
This afternoon I spoke to California Governor Gavin Newsom about the emergency preparedness measures in place, and the initial response to Tropical Storm Hilary ... My Administration stands ready to provide additional assistance as requested. I urge people to take this storm seriously, and listen to state and local officials."
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