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With the worst of the winter storm now over on the Central Coast, Monterey County is still managing resources and recovering.

Santa Barbara County has closed public access to Goleta Beach Park after the recent storm washed away large chunks of sand.

President Biden has added SLO, Santa Barbara and Monterey Counties to the list of counties eligible for direct FEMA aid.

The North Santa Barbara County communities of Santa Maria, Orcutt and Guadalupe were hit hard by the winter storm. Some local residents are not optimistic they will get federal funds for recovery.

The Central Coast is bracing for more heavy weather this weekend, though it is not expected to be as extreme as it was earlier this week.

The North Santa Barbara County communities of Santa Maria, Orcutt and Guadalupe saw significant damage and disruption from this week’s storm.

With the worst of this week’s winter storm now passed, San Luis Obispo County is managing resources and recovery while preparing for future rain.

Several areas around the Central Coast are under shelter-in-place or direct evacuation orders.

San Luis Obispo County declared a local state of emergency due to widespread flooding.

Heavy weather is hitting the Central Coast, leading local governments and agencies to put advisories and warnings into place across the area.