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El Niño flood preparedness

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.

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ConcernedDaniel SpielmanSep 21, 2026

A lifelong Merced resident who lives on Bear Creek asked what the city is doing to prepare for a forecast strong El Niño and questioned where the $9 million in Bear Creek restoration funding has gone, saying there's been little visible work.

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority — September 21, 2026 · 2:27:03 →
ConcernedJosh PedrozoSep 21, 2026

The county supervisor said the county, city, and MID are coordinating on flood preparation, announced a county emergency declaration planned for October 6, but echoed that residents need to see shovels in the ground, not just plans.

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority — September 21, 2026 · 2:47:35 →