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Marin County Urges Better Flood Response Coordination

1/12/2026

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Marin County officials urged better coordination with state agencies after severe flooding disrupted traffic along Highway 101 on January 3.
Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol responded to rising waters that closed Highway 101.
Caltrans spokesperson Matt O’Donnell said crews worked quickly to clear the highway and communicate closures.
Marin County Supervisor Dennis Rodoni criticized messaging coordination and urged better preparedness, stating that historical data will not predict flood impacts.

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Marin County officials urged better coordination with state agencies after severe flooding disrupted traffic along Highway 101 on January 3.
Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol responded to rising waters that closed Highway 101.
Caltrans spokesperson Matt O’Donnell said crews worked quickly to clear the highway and communicate closures.
Marin County Supervisor Dennis Rodoni criticized messaging coordination and urged better preparedness, stating that historical data will not predict flood impacts.