Who is the director of the Cal Fire?
Governor Newsom was joined by CAL FIRE Director Thom Porter and CAL OES Director Mark Ghilarducci on an aerial tour of key fuel breaks in the Sierra Foothills and then held a press briefing on the $2 billion investment in combating wildfires and emergency preparedness.
How to be ready for a CAL FIRE fire?
CAL FIRE wants you to be fire safe. Being ready for wildfire starts with maintaining defensible space, hardening your home, and planning to evacuate in case of an emergency. Find the right wildfire action plan for your family and home by using the Prepare for Wildfire App or by visiting the ReadyforWildfire website.
How much money is being spent on wildfires in California?
Climate change has created a new wildfire reality in California, and we are proposing the single largest investment in wildfire preparedness in our state’s history – $2 billion for emergency preparedness,” said Governor Newsom.
What is the 2020 fire siege report about?
The 2020 Fire Siege report chronicles actions, decisions and challenges faced across the broad expanse of CAL FIRE operations and administration. This multidisciplinary approach to telling the story of the 2020 Fire Siege exemplifies the interconnected elements that work in concert to achieve the CAL FIRE mission every day and without fail.
When does NIFC predict above normal fire danger in California?
NIFC predicts portions of the Coast Ranges, Sierra, and Cascades in California increasing to above normal fire danger in June and July and continuing through September. Information presented on the departments website is a representation of the existing wildfire situation, based on the information readily available to CAL FIRE.
What kind of fire department does CAL FIRE have?
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) responds to all types of emergencies. When the Department responds to a major CAL FIRE jurisdiction incident, the Department will post incident details to the web site.
What are major emergency incidents that Cal Fire is involved in?
Major emergency incidents could include large, extended-day wildfires (10 acres or greater), floods, earthquakes, hazardous material spills, etc. This is a summary of all incidents, including those managed by Cal Fire and other partner agencies.
What was the purpose of the Cal Fire task force?
The purpose of the Task Force is to develop and implement an interagency framework for establishing healthy and resilient forests and communities that can withstand and adapt to wildfire, drought, and a changing climate.