AT&T’s failed effort this year to retire copper landlines in parts of California seemed to have support from a diverse grassroots coalition. But many of the members had ties with the telecom giant, CalMatters found.
Tag: emergency preparedness
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
Redwood Forest Foundation awarded $2.8 million for wildfire mitigation near LeggettÂ
The Fort Bragg nonprofit will expand and maintain fuel breaks along Highway 1 and fund community prescribed fire trainings as part of a USDA wildfire resilience grant.
Posted inFire & Emergency
Free wildfire and insurance forum set for Thursday in WillitsÂ
Experts will discuss home hardening, defensible space, and navigating insurance rate hikes; the event includes info booths and free pizza.
Posted inFire & Emergency
Mendocino County seeks residents’ input on community hazards
Updating the county’s hazard mitigation plan is required every five years and community participation is important.
Posted inFire & Emergency
Cal Fire to conduct 450-acre prescribed burn near Laytonville starting Wednesday
Smoke and aircraft may be visible from Highway 101 as crews burn chaparral and oak woodlands to reduce wildfire risk.