Emergency Response
Governor Brown Issues Statement on Isla Vista Shooting
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement on the shooting last night in Isla Vista: "Anne and I were saddened to learn of this senseless tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those mourning the loss of their loved ones during...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in San Diego County
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for San Diego County following recent wildfires that have burned thousands of acres, destroyed homes and other structures, damaged critical infrastructure and caused the evacuation of...
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Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Wildfire Awareness Week
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring May 4-10, 2014 as "Wildfire Awareness Week" in the State of California. With another early fire season already underway and record dry conditions across the state, Governor Brown will also...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Los Angeles County
A PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY WHEREAS beginning on February 27, 2014, a series of severe rainstorms brought excessive precipitation and wind to the County of Los Angeles, and the effects of these storms continue; and WHEREAS these severe storms caused extreme...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Deaths in Tragic Accident Near Orland
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the deaths of multiple passengers in a traffic accident tonight near Orland: “Anne and I extend our heartfelt and deep sympathies to the families, friends and loved ones of those...
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Governor Brown Delivers 2014 State of the State Address
SACRAMENTO - Committing to "pay down our debts and remember the lessons of history," Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today delivered his annual State of the State address, highlighting California's comeback while vowing to establish a solid rainy day fund to help...
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Governor Brown Appeals Denial of Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Rim Fire
SACRAMENTO - In a letter sent last night to President Barack Obama, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. renewed the state’s call for federal assistance due to the impacts of the Rim Fire, appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) previous denial of a major...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Shasta County
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Shasta County following a recent wildfire that destroyed residences and other structures and caused evacuations. The full text of the emergency proclamation is below:A PROCLAMATION OF...
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Governor Brown Directs Recovery Assistance for Rim Fire and Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
SACRAMENTO - In order to help mitigate the effects of the devastating Rim Fire in Tuolumne and Mariposa Counties, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed an Executive Order that provides financial assistance to local agencies and non-profit organizations and directs...
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Inyo County to Secure Federal Funds for Highway Repairs
SACRAMENTO - Moving to secure the Federal funding necessary to complete repairs to roadways in Inyo County badly damaged and closed due to July’s severe thunderstorms, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following emergency proclamation: GOVERNOR BROWN...
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