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Clearlake council hears Boyle's Fire update as state emergency opens recovery funding
Summary
City manager updated the Clearlake City Council on the Boyle's Fire response: Gov. Newsom's state emergency triggers Disaster Assistance funding, hazardous-waste phase 1 is complete, phase 2 debris removal awaits contracts (estimated 5— weeks), and housing and cleanup assistance is being coordinated with county, state and nonprofits.
City Manager provided the council with a multi-agency briefing on the Boyle's Fire, saying Governor Newsom declared a state emergency that unlocks assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act and expands eligibility for state and federal recovery programs.
"I'm sure y'all saw that Governor Newsom declared a state emergency," the city manager said, adding that the declaration opens access to debris removal, reimbursement and other recovery funds. He told the council the state'level declaration also enabled training and coordination among CAL FIRE, the California Office of Emergency Services and local agencies.
Officials said phase 1 of hazardous household waste removal has finished; crews recovered…
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