"“We're prepared for a busy season,” said Cal Fire C130 co-pilot Kyle Davis, who demonstrated the aircraft's capabilities. The C130 can carry up to 4,000 gallons of fire retardant and deliver it precisely over active fires. Firefighting airplanes and helicopters are returning to bases across the Bay Area and throughout the state along with newly hired firefighters. It's all part of Wildfire Preparedness Week."
"“Our extreme weather patterns continue to make wildfire a serious threat in California,” said Cal Fire Director Joe Tyler. State leaders emphasized that while firefighting resources are expanding, public preparedness remains critical. “Preparedness is power,” said California Office of Emergency Services Director Caroline Thomas Jacobs, speaking on behalf of Governor Gavin Newsom."
"Authorities are urging residents - especially in fire-prone areas - to create defensible space around their homes, maintain emergency kits, and plan evacuation routes in advance. “How would you evacuate? What's your evacuation zone? Do you have gas in your car?” said California Highway Patrol Assistant Commissioner Rodney Ellison."
"To support local efforts, Cal Fire is making $70 million in grants available to communities for wildfire prevention and resilience projec"
Cal Fire is increasing preparations for the summer wildfire season by deploying aircraft, staffing firefighting crews, and urging Californians to prepare. Firefighting airplanes and helicopters are returning to bases across the Bay Area and statewide, alongside newly hired firefighters as part of Wildfire Preparedness Week. Early indicators suggest the season is already underway in parts of California, including the Tower Fire in Kern County burning about 2,500 acres near Bakersfield. State leaders say extreme weather patterns keep wildfire risk high, while public preparedness remains essential. Residents are urged to create defensible space, maintain emergency kits, and plan evacuation routes, including knowing evacuation zones and having gas. Cal Fire is also providing $70 million in grants for community wildfire prevention and resilience projects.
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