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Gov. Newsom Recaps State Efforts to Fight Wildfires and Help People Affected by PG&E Blackouts
Gov. Gavin Newsom recapped in detail the different ways the state mobilized resources to help Californians, including people with disabilities, in response to the recent wildfires and PG&E blackouts in October that affected more than a million people in at least 35 counties.
He said all state agencies – concerned with everything from health and social services to business, transportation and public safety – joined hands with non-profits and private companies like AT&T, Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, and more, to help affected Californians who needed it most.
“Faced with the unprecedented decision by PG&E to leave millions of Californians without power, the State of California sprung into action to protect vulnerable residents,” said Newsom.
Newsom said the state has also kicked off a $75 million program to help state and local governments provide assistance to their residents during shutoffs.
A new website, RESPONSE. CA.GOV, will also “serve as a one-stop portal for resources available to Californians impacted by wildfires and power shutoffs,” the governor’s office said.
