Emergency Response
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Counties Across California Following Severe Winter Storms
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued two emergency proclamations to secure funding to help communities respond to and recover from severe winter storms that have caused flooding, mudslides, erosion, debris flow and damage to roads and highways. The...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Oakland Warehouse Fire
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding last night's Oakland warehouse fire that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries: “Anne and I were saddened to learn of last night's tragic fire in Oakland. Our thoughts are...
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Governor Brown Signs Earthquake Early Warning Legislation
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed legislation - SB 438 by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) - to help advance the development of a statewide earthquake early warning system in California. "We've seen the devastation earthquakes have caused in...
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Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring National Preparedness Month
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring September 2016 as “National Preparedness Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation is below:PROCLAMATION In the coming weeks and months, Californians will commemorate...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in San Bernardino County Due to Blue Cut Fire
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for San Bernardino County due to the effects of the Blue Cut Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, threatened homes and caused the evacuation of residents. The full text of the...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Lake County Due to Clayton Fire
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Lake County due to the effects of the Clayton Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents. The...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in San Luis Obispo County Due to Chimney Fire
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for San Luis Obispo County due to the effects of the Chimney Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of...
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Acting Governor Torlakson Declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Monterey Counties
SACRAMENTO - Acting Governor Tom Torlakson today issued emergency proclamations for Los Angeles and Monterey counties due to the effects of the Sand and Soberanes fires, which have burned tens of thousands of acres of land, threatened thousands of homes and other...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement Following Attacks on Officers in Dallas
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement following the attacks on officers in Dallas, Texas: "On behalf of all Californians, Anne and I extend our deepest condolences to the communities across our country impacted by violence over...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Kern County Due to Erskine Fire
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Kern County due to the effects of the Erskine Fire, which has claimed multiple lives, caused the evacuation of thousands of residents, burned thousands of acres and damaged homes and...
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