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Governor Newsom secures Presidential Emergency Declaration approval for Orange County hazmat response
What you need to know: Governor Newsom has secured federal assistance to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where more than 785 state and local emergency personnel continue working around the clock to protect impacted communities following the...
California mobilizes 785+ emergency personnel in Orange County hazmat response
What you need to know: What you need to know: California has mobilized more than 785 state and local first responders and emergency personnel working around the clock — including highly specialized hazardous materials experts — to support Orange County communities...
Governor Newsom submits request to President Trump for emergency declaration to support response efforts in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a request submitted last night for an Emergency Declaration to President Donald Trump to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where state and local officials are actively managing an ongoing...
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Orange County in response to ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove, makes additional shelter sites available
SACRAMENTO — Taking proactive steps to protect Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a state of emergency proclamation for Orange County as the state continues to assist in local response efforts following a hazardous chemical incident at an aerospace...
California is stepping up by deploying more than 2,800 personnel and equipment to fight wildfires in the state
What you need to know: More than 2,800 state and local personnel and equipment, including firefighters, fire engines, dozers, helicopters, and support personnel have been deployed statewide to support firefighting efforts across Southern California. SACRAMENTO – As...