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The worst of the winds were expected across Northern California Wednesday, though forecasters said their primary concern remained the amount and duration of the rains that were also expected to begin in earnest Wednesday.

Most lawmakers remained tight-lipped as they passed the gauntlet of journalists on their way out of the meeting.

Mr Dujarric said access to the three barely functional hospitals there also remained severely restricted, amid what he called "desperate shortages" of medical supplies and fuel.

Previous motel conversions have remained public assets, he said.

The company added it remained "committed" to its customers during the "transition to this new network".