California secures federal assistance to support response to Franklin Fire in Malibu
The Californer/10299513

~ SACRAMENTO - In response to the devastating Franklin Fire in Malibu, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This grant will provide vital resources to help suppress the fire and support the state's efforts in protecting lives and property.

The fast-moving fire, which started late Monday night near South Malibu Canyon Road and Francisco Ranch Road, has already burned over 1,822 acres and forced the evacuation of most of Malibu. With the FMAG, local, state, and tribal agencies responding to the fire can apply for 75% reimbursement of their eligible fire suppression costs.

Governor Newsom expressed his gratitude for this federal support and urged residents in affected areas to stay alert and follow evacuation orders. He also highlighted the tireless efforts of fire officials and first responders who are working to contain the blaze.

In anticipation of Red Flag fire weather conditions, which were deemed a Particularly Dangerous Situation by the National Weather Service, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services had already approved prepositioning of firefighting resources in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and Ventura counties on Monday.

More on The Californer

• California: Trump's AI executive order advances corruption, not innovation
• Governor Newsom deploys California resources to Washington to support flood response efforts
• IODefi Introduces New Web3 Infrastructure Framework as XRP Ledger Development Gains Global Attention
• Relief Alliance Skid Row Outreach Brings Celebrities and Volunteers Together for Community Impact
• Terizza Forms Strategic Collaboration with UC San Diego to Pioneer Next-Generation Distributed AI Infrastructure

As critical fire weather conditions are expected to continue in many areas throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, Californians are urged to remain vigilant and follow instructions from local authorities.

In other news, California is investing over $100 million to build safe walking and biking routes in disadvantaged communities. This investment was approved for 13 projects across the state as part of ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and build a better future for California.

Additionally, Governor Newsom announced his appointment of Senator-elect Adam Schiff to complete the remaining U.S. Senate term of Senator Laphonza Butler following her resignation. Senator Butler's resignation will be effective on December 8th.

And finally, The California Weekly is now available as a Saturday morning recap of top stories and announcements that may have been missed throughout the week. This week's edition includes updates on the first-in-the-nation CARE Court, which aims to empower individuals suffering from mental illness and substance abuse.

As California continues to face challenges and make progress, The California Weekly will provide a comprehensive look at the state's news and developments.

---

Show All News | Report Violation