Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state wildfire emergency, citing ‘extreme peril’
Citing "extreme peril" to life and property, Newsom's Friday morning executive order will fast-track the state's tree clearing and other forest management work.
His action comes just four months after
Newsom announced his action in
"We're here to do more to support this community," Newsom said. "Today, I will be signing a proclamation that declares an emergency in advance of an emergency. Rather than reacting, we want to get ahead of this."
He spoke flanked by
"This is a recognition that excessive environmental laws are preventing proper forestry work,"
Newsom's order, which exempts the forest management projects from some environmental regulations, drew criticism from conservation groups. The state's tree-clearing program harms the environment and doesn't adequately prevent fires, said
"We share
Newsom also announced Friday how he'll spend money set aside in this year's budget to teach Californians to prepare for wildfires and raise awareness among vulnerable communities.
About
Newsom's executive order points to more than 2 million
The Democratic governor has proposed additional money for fire-fighting and prevention efforts in the next state budget, which he and lawmakers are still negotiating. His plans include more money for clearing trees, better alert systems, and remote infrared cameras to help detect fires early.
He wants to spend
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