Podcast #73: “Athleticism” is a Self-Imposed Requirement for Success in Disaster Logistics
In this episode (#73) we talk with Cal OES Deputy Director Mitch Medigovich, who oversees the Logistics Management Directorate.
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Camp Fire
Paradise Opens Full-Service Resource Center to Assist Camp Fire Survivors
The Town of Paradise has opened the doors of its Building Resiliency Center (BRC) to address the needs of residents
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State of California, Partners Commitment to Camp Fire Recovery
In the early morning of November 8th, 2018, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history ignited in Northern
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Podcast Episode #68: Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea Talks Camp Fire One Year Later
We caught up with Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea just about one year after the Camp Fire broke out, and
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Governor Newsom Visits Paradise Area Students & Teachers as They Head Back to School
PARADISE – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom visited students in Paradise Ridge Elementary School as they begin their first full week
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Town of Paradise Gets Its First Recovery Report Card
In an effort and desire to have more frequent communications with the Town of Paradise, and to regularly inform the
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Camp Fire Debris Cleanup Running Ahead of Schedule
In a significant milestone in the recovery and rebuilding of the Town of Paradise and Butte County following last year’s
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State Agencies, Debris Removal Contractors Partner to Reinforce Safety
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), CalRecycle, California Highway Patrol (CHP) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
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Adventist Community Services Distributing More Free Housing Kits to Camp Fire Survivors
Adventist Community Services (ACS) has scheduled two more opportunities for Camp Fire survivors currently living at temporary group housing sites
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Help Available for Survivors of California 2018 Fire Disasters
SACRAMENTO – A newly launched assistance program offers help for people who need resources to recover from the wildfire disasters
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The Cal OES Debris Removal Operation Center (DROC) Provides Tentative Start Dates, Schedule for Debris Removal
Cal OES and CalRecycle, in coordination with local partners, will now provide tentative start dates and a tentative schedule as
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Paradise Town Leaders Hear Lessons Learned From the Worst Wildfire in Texas History
During Labor Day weekend of 2011, three separate fires merged into one to form the Bastrop County Complex Fire approximately
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One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded California
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Paradise’s Water System after the Camp Fire – Community Meeting & Update
An update of Paradise’s water system and the next steps towards recovery. The Paradise Irrigation District (PID), supported by the
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Adventist Community Services begins donating housekeeping supplies to Camp Fire survivors
Adventist Community Services (ACS), the humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has been involved in disaster response since 1874.
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Wildfire Recovery Update – June 24, 2019
The State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Operations continue progressing across fire impacted areas in Northern and Southern California. To date, 5,396
Read moreQuick Look: Camp Fire Family Of 8 Grateful For FEMA Housing
When Adam and Alexandria Robbins had to flee their Butte County home due to the Camp Fire, little did they
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PODCAST: CAL FIRE’s Mike Mohler Indicates Paradigm Shift in the Wind for Wildland Fires in California Following Historical Disasters
In this episode (# 57) we talk with Mike Mohler, Deputy Director of Communications for CAL FIRE. In his
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Abre Centro de RecuperaciĂłn por Desastre en Paradise
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – El tercer Centro de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC, por sus siglas en inglés) en el condado de
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There is Still Time
January 31, 2019 is an important deadline for survivors of the Camp and Woolsey Fires. As Phase 1 (Household Hazardous Waste
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What is HAZWOPER Training?
The Camp Fire in Butte County destroyed or damaged over 14,700 parcels containing structures. Â These structures are on mostly private
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State & Federal Support For November Wildfire Survivors Continues To Reach Milestones
Recovery efforts to help the affected communities and survivors affected by the November wildfires in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura
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With Deadline Approaching, Wildfire Survivors Are Urged To Sign Right Of Entry Form
Survivors who had property damaged or destroyed in the Camp Fire in Butte County have until Jan. 31 to opt
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Nearly $350 Million in Federal Grants and Loans for Wildfire Survivors
Over the two months since wildfires in two disparate regions of the state grew into deadly disasters of historic proportions,
Read moreButte County Welcomes Thousands Of Students Back To School
Thousands of students in Butte County returned to school Monday, December 3, after missing the last three weeks due to
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Governor Brown Takes Action to Bolster Wildfire Recovery in Communities Across the State
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued two executive orders to further assist communities recovering from devastating fires – one
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Podcast Episode 56: Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea Talks Candidly About the Camp Fire
In this episode (#56) we sit down with the sheriff of Butte County, California, Kory Honea. His county, of course,
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State and Federal Agencies Supporting Camp Fire Shelters with Specialized Resources and Health Professionals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As first responders continue to work tirelessly to contain the Camp Fire and protect the communities evacuated,
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Governor Brown Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster
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California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Acting Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the President and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have granted California’s request, submitted yesterday, for a
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All Hands on Deck as California Wildfires Continue to Threaten Communities
From the State Operations Center in Mather today, state officials provided an update on the wildfires situation as well as
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Acting Governor Newsom Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance for Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Acting Governor Gavin Newsom today sent a letter to the President and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting a
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