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Less Than a Week Remains for Property Owners Affected by Hopkins, Washington, Windy, French, Fawn and River Complex Fires to Enroll in State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program
SACRAMENTO – Less than a week remains for owners of properties that sustained structural damage in the Hopkins, Washington, Windy, French, Fawn and River Complex fires to enroll in the state's Consolidated Debris Removal Program. January 15 is the deadline for owners...
National Train Your Dog Month: Prep Your Pup For An Emergency
California is prone to many types of natural disasters. The state sees major wildfires, earthquakes, and extreme weather. As natural disasters become more common, it’s important to have a safety plan for all family members, even the 4-legged ones! One of the easiest...
Podcast: Anniversary of Devastating Haiti Earthquake is Reminder of Heroism and Need for Preparedness at All Levels
January 12, 2010, Haiti suffered enormous loss of life and destruction when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck about 16 miles west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. It's estimated that three million people were impacted by the quake, with death toll...
California Blueprint: Governor’s Proposed 2022-23 Budget Highlights Importance of Emergency Response
In 2021, Californians endured some of the most challenging emergencies in state history, including the COVID-19 pandemic, catastrophic wildfires, oil spills and earthquakes. With climate change continuing to intensify and lengthen the fire season in California, 10 of...
Governor Newsom Releases California Blueprint to Take on the State’s Greatest Existential Threats and Build on Historic Progress
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled his 2022-23 state budget proposal – the California Blueprint, a bold plan building on the state’s ongoing work to confront California’s greatest existential threats, bolster our strong economic growth and make historic...