LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – As summer heats up, communities are reminded that wildfire season is upon us.
This week, Sen. Mike McGuire will hold a telephone town hall on wildfire preparedness for Lake and Mendocino counties.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7.
The town hall will provide the very latest from local Cal Fire chiefs, Mendocino Unit Chief George Gonzalez and Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit Chief Shana Jones, about efforts everyone can take to harden homes and better prepare communities against the threat of wildfires.
Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall and Lake County Sheriff Brian Martin will focus on how law enforcement is gearing up for the fire season given the concerns with the coronavirus and Pacific Gas and Electric officials will cover efforts the utility is making to harden its electrical grid and reduce the frequency and duration of power shutoffs.
“Fire season is here and even with the coronavirus, the state is moving full steam ahead with the hiring of hundreds of new firefighters, expanding the number of fire engines on the road and advancing vegetation management projects to reduce fire load,” Sen. Mike McGuire said. “We hope folks can join us this Tuesday for an important conversation with Sheriff Martin, Sheriff Kendall, local Cal Fire chiefs and representatives from PG&E about preparing for wildfire season.”
To attend, dial 844-721-7241, enter code 6666128 and follow the prompts. You will be connected to the live town hall via telephone and you will be able to listen to the speakers providing critical updates. The town hall will be limited to the first 1,000 participants.
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Sen. McGuire to host July 7 telephone town hall on wildfire preparedness
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