SACRAMENTO: California yesterday night received a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement today. This will assist to guarantee that vital resources are available to put out the Butte County fire.
The state is acting swiftly to get more financing and assets to aid in containing the fast expanding Park Fire.
The quickly developing Park Fire, which is near Chico and has burned more than 45,000 acres, has forced over 3,500 residents to flee.
For the most recent information on evacuation routes, centres, and road closures, visit fire.ca.gov.
When local, state, and tribal agencies involved in the fire apply for a reimbursement of up to 75% of their eligible fire suppression costs, the FMAG will assist them in doing so.
The President’s Disaster Relief Fund provides the FMAG on a cost-shared basis. The program, which is managed by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), provides immediate financial assistance to communities damaged by fires.
For the Thompson, French, and Hawarden fires—which have burned over 5,000 acres this wildfire season—California has already received FMAGs.
