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State Health & Emergency Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
Date: March 8, 2020 Number: NR20-015 State has released updated guidance for schools, colleges, large public events, employers, workers and elder care/congregate living facilities to prepare and protect Californians from COVID-19 Updated guidance builds off existing...
Update on Grand Princess Cruise Ship
SACRAMENTO - The State of California has been working in partnership with the federal government to aid in the safe return of passengers from the Grand Princess. The entire mission is centered around protecting the health of the passengers, and ensuring that when the...
FEMA Approves Funding to Remove Hazard Trees on Eligible Private Roadways Within the Camp Fire Burn Scar
Butte County and the Town of Paradise recently received notification that FEMA approved public assistance funding for the removal of Hazard Trees rooted on private property that are a threat to fall into public and eligible private roads traveled by the public. The...
Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency to Help State Prepare for Broader Spread of COVID-19
Emergency proclamation builds on work already underway across state government to protect public health and safety Proclamation includes increased protections against price gouging, offers more assistance to local governments and allows health care workers to come...
Grass Roots Radio Solves Rural NorCal Community’s Disaster Communication Quandary, “Live Prepared Not Scared”
Residents living in one rural Northern California community were tired of feeling helpless during recent wildfires and public safety power shutoffs. They didn't have the ability to communicate with friends or loved ones because cell service, land lines and interest...