Cots in a shelter with belongings from evacuees Read more about State and Federal Agencies Supporting Camp Fire Shelters with Specialized Resources and Health Professionals

SACRAMENTO,  Calif. – As first responders continue to work tirelessly to contain the Camp Fire and protect the communities evacuated, behind the scenes state and federal agencies have deployed specialized medical teams to assist survivors at area shelters, and moved... Read MoreRead more about State and Federal Agencies Supporting Camp Fire Shelters with Specialized Resources and Health Professionals

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California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today advised residents of recent burn areas to use caution in cleaning up ash from wildfires. The ash from trees burned in forest fires is relatively nontoxic and... Read MoreRead more about Cleaning Up Wildfire Ash Safely – CDPH Recommends Ways to Avoid Potential Health Hazards

Governor Jerry Brown Read more about Governor Brown Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, submitted yesterday, to bolster the ongoing emergency response and help residents recover from devastating... Read MoreRead more about Governor Brown Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires

Read more about California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires

SACRAMENTO – Acting Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the President and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have granted California’s request, submitted yesterday, for a Presidential Emergency Declaration for direct federal assistance to supplement the... Read MoreRead more about California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires

Read more about All Hands on Deck as California Wildfires Continue to Threaten Communities

From the State Operations Center in Mather today, state officials provided an update on the wildfires situation as well as resource coordination efforts taking place to address current and future needs for wildfire emergencies. With thousands forced from their homes... Read MoreRead more about All Hands on Deck as California Wildfires Continue to Threaten Communities