State agencies and Central Valley Flood Protection Board define roles, liability and planning needs
Department of Water Resources deputy director Laura Hollander and Central Valley Flood Protection Board President Jane Dolan described the state's emergency response role, unique Central Valley liability stemming from the Paterno decision, and requirements of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (SB5) at an Assembly hearing.
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The Department of Water Resources and the Central Valley Flood Protection Board told the Assembly they play distinct but complementary roles in flood management and that the Central Valley carries special legal liability for certain flood‑control facilities.
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