Tahoe Daily Tribune On May 14, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the May Revision includes a proposed budget allocation to assist the State in achieving its fire prevention and fire suppression goals.
“Hand crews are the backbone of the State’s wildfire suppression efforts, and this move by the Newsom administration is critical to enhance the welfare of our firefighters, communities, and forests,” said Matt Dias, President & CEO of the California Forestry Association (Calforests). “We applaud Governor Newsome for his reservation of wildfire staffing, prevention, and preparedness funding as part of his continued commitment to protect Californians.”
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