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• Ready is how California leads, and every Californian has a role to play September 14, 2026
  During Preparedness Month, Governor Newsom highlights California’s preparedness leadership and calls on every Californian to make a plan What you need to know: Governor Newsom announces September as Preparedness Month, highlighting statewide events, resources, and readiness efforts to encourage Californians to be prepared for the next emergency. California’s preparedness strategy is saving lives and protecting communities, […]
• California Approves Firefighting Resources to Eight Counties Ahead of Red Flag Warnings September 12, 2026
  As Red Flag Warnings impacts Northern California, at the direction of Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has prepositioned firefighting resources to Plumas, Tehama, Sierra, Colusa, Shasta, Glenn, Mono and Lake counties to strengthen local response capabilities ahead of increased wildfire potential. Beginning Saturday, September 12, at 7 a.m., […]