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Heavy Rain Prompts Monrovia To Declare Local Emergency
The heavy rainfall that hit the Southland Tuesday led to mud and debris flows in Monrovia.
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MONROVIA, CA — City officials declared a local emergency on Tuesday as heavy rainfall battered the Southland.
The emergency declaration was in response to debris flows occurring in Monrovia Canyon Park, officials said.
"There is a substantial amount of debris and mudflow within Monrovia Canyon Park causing damage to facilities, roads, parking areas, utility systems and trails," city officials said in a statement.
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The debris flow broke a water main in the park, compromising the park's drinking water, officials added.
Monrovia Canyon Park has been closed since Thursday ahead of Tuesday's rain.
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The emergency declaration allows the city to seek reimbursement from the state and county for resources used while responding to the emergency, officials said.
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