California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims state of emergency to speed up wildfire prevention projects
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has proclaimed a state of emergency​ to speed up wildfire prevention projects ahead of the peak wildfire season.
Governor Newsom issues state of emergency on wildfire prevention
As summer inches closer, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to expedite wildfire prevention projects statewide.
Governor Newsom declares state of emergency to expedite wildfire prevention efforts
Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency to fast-track wildfire protection projects ahead of the peak fire season.
Newsom proclaims state of emergency to 'fast-track' forest management ahead of wildfire season
LOS ANGELES - On the first day of March, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency to ‘fast-track critical forest management projects’ to protect communities at risk of wildfires . The proclamation comes ahead of peak fire season in the Golden State.
Newsom suspends landmark environmental laws to speed up wildfire prevention efforts
Newsom suspended the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act as the two-month anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton fires approaches.
California’s effort to streamline wildfire prevention could have long-term consequences
Wildfire experts and environmentalists expressed concern that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s move to suspend environmental regulations in order to fast-track wildfire prevention projects in California could ultimately weaken some of the state’s landmark environmental laws.
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FEMA doubles down on its decision to not test soil as part of wildfire cleanup
She said any contamination deeper than 3 to 6 inches "is unlikely to be attributable to the fire itself and does not pose an immediate threat to public health and safety." "While FEMA is ...
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FEMA rejects call by Newsom’s office to test soil in fire areas for toxic contaminants
California officials say state data have shown that wildfire contamination can extend deeper than 6 inches, contradicting ...