The Los Angeles County Supervisors will likely approve a motion Tuesday declaring a state of emergency due to the havoc caused by this week's storms, which left dozens of San Pedro residents homeless.
If approved by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the declaration will free up federal disaster relief funds and allow the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers to help with rebuilding and recovery. The county would also be able to access money under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
The supervisors will consider the motion at their 9:30 a.m. meeting Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles, and if approved, it will be sent immediately to the governor's office.
