02:09USA: 'We needed water but roads were not ready' - Locals admit 'mixed feelings' as floods knock out power for thousands in California
Rain and snowfall caused floods in Santa Barbara county and San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday, knocking out power to about 300,000 households
"Mixed feelings. Good because we needed the water. But at the same time, the roads were not ready for that. The highways were not ready for that," said resident and professor Angel Cardenas.
Footage showed flooded countryside and populated areas. Water stood knee-high in places or ran through the landscape in strong streams. Roads were partially blocked.
"Enjoy what god gives you and this is what they are giving us. That is why I am here right now checking it out," another respondent, Mike Iverson, said.
According to local media, more than 300,000 people remained without power in the affected areas, with authorities in Santa Barbara County ordering a mandatory evacuation.
02:09Rain and snowfall caused floods in Santa Barbara county and San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday, knocking out power to about 300,000 households
"Mixed feelings. Good because we needed the water. But at the same time, the roads were not ready for that. The highways were not ready for that," said resident and professor Angel Cardenas.
Footage showed flooded countryside and populated areas. Water stood knee-high in places or ran through the landscape in strong streams. Roads were partially blocked.
"Enjoy what god gives you and this is what they are giving us. That is why I am here right now checking it out," another respondent, Mike Iverson, said.
According to local media, more than 300,000 people remained without power in the affected areas, with authorities in Santa Barbara County ordering a mandatory evacuation.