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‘Drought Emergency’ Declared for Entire State of California

Proclamation authorizes State Water Board to ban wasteful water uses, boosting conservation efforts. Following the second driest year on record and with near-record low storage in California’s largest reservoirs, Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday issued a proclamation extending the drought emergency statewide. He also further urged Californians to step up their water conservation efforts as the western U.S. faces a potential […]
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‘State of Emergency’ Declared as Wildfires Blaze Across California

A state of emergency was declared by California Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday, as the serious heatwave that struck the state over the weekend intensified wildfires.  This will make resources available to fight wildfires that are burning throughout the state. Related: Colorado Wildfires Rage With No Relief In Sight At least 27 fires are blazing right now across the state, including […]
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Montana Governor Declares “Winter Storm Emergency” Due To Historic September Snowstorm

Montana’s governor Steve Bullock issued a “Winter Storm Emergency” for Montana yesterday due to the “historic early season storm” that is currently slamming into Montana. “With an unprecedented winter storm throwing our state a surprise in September, state and local governments are working closely together to protect the health and safety of Montanans and our top priority is making sure […]
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Oregon Declares Statewide Wildfire Emergency and California Residents Near Ferguson Fire Evacuated

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The wildfires burning in southwest Oregon showed little signs of slowing Thursday morning, bringing declining air quality and evacuations, reports the Statesman Journal. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown declared a statewide wildfire emergency to make Oregon National Guard (ONG) troops and resources available. Fire teams are battling more than 100 wildfires from Crater Lake to the South Coast. The weather doesn’t appear to […]
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State of Emergency Declared in Lake County, California as Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate their Homes

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The governor of California has declared a state of emergency in Lake County, as the Pawnee Fire continues to spread rapidly. The wildfire, which began on June 23, is currently burning across 10,500 acres reports Newsweek. The fire has already forced thousands to be evacuated from their homes across the entire Spring Valley community, has destroyed more than 20 homes and threatens a further […]
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