CALIF.
California statewide fire summary
Today there remain over 11,500 firefighters on the frontlines of 21 wildfires across the state, 13 of which remain major incidents. Yesterday, firefighters responded to 34 new wildfires across the State, all of which were quickly contained.
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for most of Northern California for gusty winds and low humidity beginning Wednesday, continuing through Friday. Locally breezy conditions with wind gusts around 20-25 mph, with some wind prone areas potentially experiencing gusts up to 60 mph. Dry conditions and above normal temperatures continue across the State.
Since the beginning of the year, there have been over 8,500 wildfires that have burned well over 4.1 million acres in California. To date, the total number of fatalities statewide is 31 and more than 9,200 structures have been destroyed.
Do you know that if the power in your home goes out before you can evacuate from a wildfire, your escape can become much more challenging, especially if it is dark outdoors. No lights, being unable to open your garage door and finding your go-bag are just a few of the obstacles for which you should be prepared. To learn more about dealing with power outages, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
—Submitted, CALFire
WASHINGTON D.C.
Rep. Garamendi to host Women of the Year Awards on October 21
Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) and his Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) are honoring the contributions of exemplary women throughout the 3rd District that have contributed to their communities through public service, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement.
Every year, Congressman Garamendi solicits nominations from the community for women who deserve to be acknowledged for their selfless work. WIN is Congressman Garamendi’s standing advisory committee focused on identifying issues important to women and families in the 3rd District, and on solutions that Congressman Garamendi can take back to Washington. On October 21 at 6 pm PST Congressman Garamendi will honor 37 women for their remarkable achievements by presenting Congressional proclamations to each recipient that will be preserved in the Library of Congress.
Webinar registration is at: https://ushr.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_lQ9_hSmfQX2J8bakrJenxg
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LUCERNE
The next meeting of the Lucerne Area Town Hall is scheduled for Thursday October 15 at 7 P.M.
This virtual meeting is on Google Meet, if prospective attendees do not have a free gmail account they are asked to please confirm that they can join the meeting in advance by clicking this link: meet.google.com/sfa-ofpb-eqy or plan to join by phone.
Phone Numbers: (US)+1 218-301-1918 PIN: 924 162 889#
Meeting will also be live streamed at: stream.meet.google.com/stream/341fd5e8-5118-4340-a658-16e618fbd8ea
On this month’s agenda of the LATH are a discussion by guest speaker Anita Grant to advise and on the drafted 2019 bylaws, a presentation by Andrew Williams special guest speaker to answer questions regarding homeless in Lucerne and discussion regarding inquiries to determine the status of all capacities available of the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center for responding to wildfire incidents, public health and safety issues, emergencies, and other community needs, among other items.
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