CALIFORNIA
California Statewide Fire Summary
There are currently more than 10,400 firefighters on the frontlines of 11 major wildfires burning across the state. Yesterday, CAL FIRE also responded to 20 new initial attack wildfires, all of which were quickly contained. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 7,758 wildfires that have burned more than 2.4 million acres in California.
The forecast shows dry weather conditions through early next week, chances of precipitation increase some midweek, but confidence low on amounts and coverage. Warming trend continues with above normal temperatures area-wide this weekend through Monday. Local north to east winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph will surface across the mountains and below the canyons and passes of Southern California into
this afternoon. Temperatures will be 5 to 10 degrees above normal through Monday, with 70s to low 8’s across the mountains and upper 80’s and 90’s in the valleys.
California remains dry and ripe for wildfires. Have you signed up for emergency alerts in case a fire near your home requires you to evacuate? If not, be sure to sign up for the alerts in your county at http://calalerts.org/signup.html to make sure you are prepared, and to learn more about other ways to be ready for any emergency, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
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SAN FRANCISCO
New partnership with 211 enhances support and access to resources during power shutoffs
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) announced a joint agreement with the 211 California Network, which will provide emergency preparedness support for customers during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
211 will serve as the network’s operator, directly connecting customers to local community-based organizations who provide assistance with transportation and shelter needs, portable backup power, home meal delivery, food replacement, bill assistance programs, and support for those who may have physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities. The service will be available to customers 24 hours-per-day during PSPS events, which occur when power is shut off temporarily to avoid the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
Through the 211 California Network, customers of California’s two largest utility companies will have the ability to call or text 211 during PSPS events to facilitate connections with local resources.
When not aiding during PSPS, 211 will focus on outreach to at-risk customers, including those living in high-fire-risk areas who are eligible for income-qualified assistance programs and rely on life-sustaining medical equipment. The focus during these periods will be to evaluate these customers’ resiliency plans, connect them with existing programs that can help them prepare for outages and to assist them in completing applications for these programs.
To get connected and get help through the free, confidential referral hotline, dial 2-1-1. Customers can also log onto 211.org for more information. 211 is available 24/7 in more than 300 languages.
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—Compiled by Ariel Carmona Jr.
