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California Secures Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Support State’s Response to Northern California Wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires burning in Northern California and support impacted residents...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 650,336 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There...
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air due to Wildfire Smoke
Oakland—Cal/OSHA is reminding employers that California’s protection from wildfire smoke standard is still in effect, and they must take steps to protect their workers from harmful exposure to unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. “Employers are obligated to protect...
California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to SCU Lightning Complex Fire in Santa Clara, Stanislaus Counties
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the SCU Lightning Complex Fire...
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air due to Wildfire Smoke
Cal/OSHA is reminding employers that California’s protection from wildfire smoke standard is still in effect, and they must take steps to protect their workers from harmful exposure to unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. “Employers are obligated to protect their...