Assemblymember's office urges emergency declaration and flags $300 million in state wildfire funding
August 30, 2026 | Monterey County, California
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Alexis Garcia Arasola, staff for Assemblymember Don Addis' Monterey district office, told the meeting that the assembly member has been monitoring the incident and "released a letter urging the governor to issue an emergency declaration." Garcia Arasola said the governor's office was expected to make a decision "early next week."
She also said the state budget includes nearly $300,000,000 for wildfire response and recovery and described constituent services the office is offering, including help with unemployment and assistance for displaced workers. Garcia Arasola encouraged anyone affected to reach out to the assemblymember's office for help navigating state resources.
She also said the state budget includes nearly $300,000,000 for wildfire response and recovery and described constituent services the office is offering, including help with unemployment and assistance for displaced workers. Garcia Arasola encouraged anyone affected to reach out to the assemblymember's office for help navigating state resources.
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