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- Mayor Daniel Lurie declared a local emergency to prepare for El Niño.
- The emergency waives city contracting rules, letting Public Works and other agencies procure supplies quickly.
- Supervisor Matt Dorsey warned limited federal aid and promoted the Adopt a Drain program.
- Mayor Lurie urged residents to stock flashlights, batteries, clear drains and check on neighbors.
- City administrator Carmen Chu said acting now avoids marked-up emergency supply prices.
