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Record-breaking temperatures are leading to historic high forecasted demands for power, putting even greater strain on the California Independent System Operator (ISO) electrical grid and significantly increasing the likelihood of rotating outages unless consumers can reduce their energy use even more than they have so far.
A Flex Alert has been announced for today from 4:00PM-9:00PM.
On this week’s CAL FIRE Report – a heat wave grips the state as thousands of firefighters battle wildfires across #CA, an urgent message to Californians to conserve energy, & what you can do to stop new wildfires from sparking. All this & more in the CAL FIRE Report for 9/7/22
Looking for a career in firefighting, resource management, fire prevention or administration. Come join a family of employees that function as a team. CAL FIRE’s mission is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. CAL FIRE has multiple vacancies statewide, so be sure to submit your applications on CalCareers and follow us on CAL FIRE Careers Twitter.
Governor Gavin Newsom has released 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 investments in California’s future.
CAL FIRE launches its Fuels Reduction Project Viewer showing efforts made by CAL FIRE's crews, as well as through funding provided by CAL FIRE's Wildfire Prevention and Forest Health Grants Programs. This fuels reduction viewer provides a look at the work in progress this year and completed projects last fiscal year.
In a 45-Day Report to Governor Gavin Newsom in response to Executive Order N-05-19, CAL FIRE systematically identified high priority fuels reduction projects and other measures to immediately begin to protect over 200 of California's most wildfire-vulnerable communities and put the state on a path toward long-term wildfire prevention and forest health.
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 checklist or by visiting the ReadyforWildfire website.
Formed to deliver a more holistic, integrated approach toward effective forest management. The Task Force’s purpose has been to develop a framework for establishing healthy and resilient forests that can withstand and adapt to wildfire, drought and a changing climate.
When you sell property that is located in a high or very high fire hazard severity zone, you’ll need documentation of a compliant Defensible Space Inspection. Schedule a defensible space inspection today!
