Tropical Storm Hilary Archives

Riverside County Supervisors approve contract for Hilary-damaged Cathedral City storm channel repairs

October 30, 2023 1:56 PM City News Service, KESQ News Team

Riverside County Supervisors authorized the county’s Flood Control & Water Conservation District to hire a construction company to make emergency repairs Tuesday. The repair work is for a channel near Cathedral City compromised during Tropical Storm Hilary. The board signed off on the district’s $300,000 contract with Santa Ana-based Sukut Construction for repair and fortification

President Biden approves major disaster assistance to Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for tropical storm repairs

October 19, 2023 2:20 PM Jesus Reyes

President Joe Biden has approved federal disaster assistance to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Hilary from Aug. 19 – 21, 2023, FEMA announced on Thursday. The agency confirmed that public Assistance federal funding is available to the Tribal government and certain private nonprofit organizations on

SBA representative discusses disaster loans for those affected by Tropical Storm Hilary

October 6, 2023 8:48 PM Jesus Reyes

The deadline is approaching for homes and businesses damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary to apply for disaster loans. So how does the process work, and what do people here need to know? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the public information officer for the U.S. Small Business Administration Louise Porter. If you have damage,

Indian Canyon Drive opens Monday after weeks of storm cleanup

October 2, 2023 3:16 PM Rich Tarpening

After weeks of being closed following Tropical Storm Hilary on August 20th, the City of Palm Springs opened Indian Canyon Drive just after 4:00 pm Monday. According to a news release the City announced that street crews will open two newly constructed temporary lanes along North Indian Canyon Drive at the wash so that motorists

The Power of Water: In-depth look at the water and mud flow damage from Tropical Storm Hilary

September 26, 2023 9:24 PM John White

The Coachella Valley will be dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary for a long time. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District General Manager and Chief Engineer, Jason Uhley, showed News Channel 3’s John White why this storm created so much damage, especially along the Interstate 10 corridor. While rainfall totals in other

Cathedral City approves contract to clean up giant mounds of dirt left after tropical storm

September 27, 2023 9:23 PM KESQ News Team

If you’ve driven through Cathedral City recently on Date Palm Road around the Interstate 10 entrance, you might have seen some of these giant mounds of dirt. The piles all moved to the side of the road during the clean-up in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary. The area was severely impacted by flooding and

Two storm-damaged lanes of N. Indian Canyon Drive could reopen next week following month-long closure

September 26, 2023 11:48 PM Jesus Reyes

The drive in and out of Palm Springs could soon be easier for commuters trying to get around the area. Two lanes of N. Indian Canyon Drive could reopen as soon as next week through the Whitewater Wash, weather-dependent, Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles announced during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “We’re cautiously optimistic to

Major roads in DHS expected to remain closed for another 6 to 9 months due to tropical storm damage

September 20, 2023 10:19 PM Jesus Reyes

Three major roads in Desert Hot Springs are expected to be closed for at least half-a-year due to the damage caused by Tropical Storm Hilary. Desert Hot Springs’ interim deputy city manager, Daniel Porras, shared a quick update on the roads during Tuesday’s city council meeting. You can watch the full updates in the Sept.

One month after Tropical Storm Hilary: Checking in with residents on where recovery efforts stand

September 20, 2023 10:55 AM Jennifer Franco

It’s been exactly one month since Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in Southern California, bringing record rainfall and devastating flooding to the Coachella Valley. Communities from Desert Hot Springs to Mecca and Thermal all experienced severe weather and the aftermath that followed, which varied from neighborhood to neighborhood. Residents in the Panorama neighborhood of Cathedral

Bipartisan delegation of CA leaders send Biden a letter urging approval of major disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Hilary

September 19, 2023 2:33 PM Jesus Reyes

A bipartisan delegation of California leaders sent President Joe Biden a letter urging him to approve a major disaster declaration over Tropical Storm Hilary. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom sent a request to Biden for a major disaster declaration, requesting public assistance for Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Siskiyou, and

Residents with storm damage of $10,000 or more can file for tax relief

September 18, 2023 4:21 PM City News Service

Property owners who incurred damage from Tropical Storm Hilary of $10,000 or more can file a claim for disaster property tax relief with Riverside County, it was announced today. The relief will cover taxable property including residences, commercial buildings, boats and aircrafts that are locally assessed, according to Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and Riverside County

Community members express outrage over Cathedral City’s response to tropical storm

September 14, 2023 5:08 PM Samantha Lomibao, Jesus Reyes

Outrage from some Cathedral City residents over the city’s actions before during and after Tropical Storm Hilary. “I have more faith in the community than the city and its elected council members,” one resident said. “We were told we got put on the list for firemen to come help but no one ever came,” another

Newsom makes major disaster declaration request to Biden over Tropical Storm Hilary

September 14, 2023 3:10 PM Jesus Reyes

Governor Gavin Newsom sent a request to President Joe Biden for a major disaster declaration for the State of California as a result of Tropical Storm Hilary. Newsom is specifically requesting public assistance for Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Siskiyou, and Ventura continues and hazard mitigation statewide. “As counties and

Hundreds gather for Cathedral City Council Meeting on Tropical Storm Hilary

September 13, 2023 3:44 PM Samantha Lomibao, Jesus Reyes

It was a packed council chamber in Cathedral City council. Residents packed the room as Cathedral City held its council meeting, most there to discuss Tropical Storm Hilary, which severely impacted the Panorama Park neighborhood, and the aftermath. The council authorized $1.6 million in emergency funding for cleanup efforts. “The damage to the Date Palm Drive

Palm Desert works to drain Freedom Park after weeks of flooding from storm

September 12, 2023 7:21 PM Samantha Lomibao

The City of Palm Desert is working to clear out flooding at Freedom Park, after it was hit by Tropical Storm Hilary last month. For weeks, the baseball field and soccer park have been underwater. The rest of the park remains open for public use. “The park was designed to take on an overflow of

Board declares emergency due to storm damage East Valley

September 11, 2023 3:11 PM City News Service

he Board of Supervisors today formally declared a local emergency stemming from storm-related impacts at a landfill in eastern Riverside County, where there were initial concerns about pollutants streaming out of the space and into communities, but which recent tests indicate haven’t occurred. “We did some sampling of local ponds downstream. From early results, it

RivCo: 178 residents went to Cathedral City Local Assistance Center to seek help with Hilary aftermath

September 11, 2023 10:57 AM Miyoshi Price

The county of Riverside Emergency Management Department supported 178 people during the three days of the Cathedral City Local Assistance Center. The five most visited agencies at the Local Assistance Center were the District Attorney’s office (legal support and advocacy; the State Contractor’s Licensing Board, Public Health, Salvation Army, and TODEC. For Cathedral City Tropical

FIND Food Bank hosting Emergency Mobile Market Distribution at Panorama Park for residents impacted by Hilary

September 11, 2023 5:18 PM Jesus Reyes

The FIND Food Bank will be having an Emergency Mobile Market Distribution for those who were affected by Tropical Storm Hilary. The non-profit will be distributing dry goods and water support for locals who have been without power. Distribution Information : Location: Panorama ParkAddress: 28905 Avenida Maravilla, Cathedral City, CA 92234Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023Time:

Twentynine Palms Marines answer call to help storm cleanup efforts in Cathedral City

September 8, 2023 7:11 PM Marian Bouchot

More than two dozen Marines stationed in Twentynine Palms answered the call to help after extreme flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary in the Panorama neighborhood in Cathedral City. “You know, they’ll come in and they’re busting their butts, and getting stuff done. And it you know, it makes me proud,” Rick Ravanelo, a Cathedral City

Staff from Cathedral City meeting with residents impacted by Hilary

September 8, 2023 10:36 AM Marian Bouchot

The City of Cathedral City staff have been meeting with residents who Tropical Storm Hilary impacted at the Local Assistance Center. The center has been running since Wednesday at the Cathedral City Library. The Riverside County Emergency Management Department, in coordination with local, state, and federal agencies and other organizations, opened an assistance center for