Burning parcels of land intentionally, known as controlled burning, has long been a controversial practice aimed at reducing the risk of larger uncontrolled wildfires.
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the California Military Department on Tuesday, Aug. 16, announced the creation of the first all-hazards fire engine strike team — known as Team Blaze — operated by a state Military Department.
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Mather CA— Highlighting the state’s commitment to innovative solutions to tackle climate-induced natural disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the California...
Encinitas CA— The Encinitas Fire Department and Fitch & Associates present Olivenhain Evacuation Community Meetings in late June and early July.
The meetings take place at the Olivenhain Meeting...
Infrastructure and technological enhancements at the heart of reductions in potential utility-related wildfire risk and PSPS customer impacts
San Diego CA— San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a...
San Diego County CA— San Diego County is prepared, and ready to respond, to wildfires. Chair Nathan Fletcher along with Supervisor Joel Anderson, CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire Protection District, the...
Update highlights fire preparedness progress and outlines path for additional reductions in wildfire risk and customer impacts
San Diego CA— San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has completed and...
Infrastructure and Situational Awareness Enhancements Target Reduction of Customers Impacted by PSPS and Help Prevent Powerline Wildfire Ignitions
San Diego CA— Building on its decades-long commitment...
Measure B supporters note that 60% of Newland Sierra housing would be affordably priced for the working class. But assuming it’s built, what would that “affordable” price be at completion given the continuing rise in prices, up 8% over the past year alone? Moreover, what’s their definition of “working class?”
San Diego County CA— Because fire season is now a year-round threat in San Diego, enlisting the support of community volunteers is critical to ensure the safety of the County. The Fire Safe Council of...
New Initiatives Include Creating a Fire Science and Innovation Lab and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Forecasting
San Diego CA— To adapt to the effects of our changing climate and threat...
