Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has secured federal assistance through a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from FEMA to combat the Park Fire in Butte County. This funding will cover 75% of eligible fire suppression costs, providing critical resources for firefighting efforts. The Park Fire has already consumed over 45,000 acres and prompted the evacuation of more than 3,500 residents.
What type of federal assistance did California secure for the Park Fire?
- A) Emergency Loan
- B) Disaster Relief Fund
- C) Fire Management Assistance Grant
- D) Federal Firefighters Deployment
- Answer: C) Fire Management Assistance Grant
Which county is affected by the Park Fire?
- A) Los Angeles County
- B) San Diego County
- C) Butte County
- D) Orange County
- Answer: C) Butte County
What percentage of eligible fire suppression costs will be covered by the grant?
- A) 50%
- B) 60%
- C) 75%
- D) 90%
- Answer: C) 75%
How many acres has the Park Fire consumed?
- A) Over 10,000 acres
- B) Over 20,000 acres
- C) Over 45,000 acres
- D) Over 60,000 acres
- Answer: C) Over 45,000 acres
How many residents have been evacuated due to the Park Fire?
- A) Over 1,000
- B) Over 2,000
- C) Over 3,500
- D) Over 5,000
- Answer: C) Over 3,500
What is the primary purpose of the Fire Management Assistance Grant?
- A) To rebuild homes
- B) To cover fire suppression costs
- C) To fund evacuation centers
- D) To provide medical aid
- Answer: B) To cover fire suppression costs
Who announced the securing of federal assistance for the Park Fire?
- A) President Joe Biden
- B) Governor Gavin Newsom
- C) FEMA Director
- D) Secretary of Homeland Security
- Answer: B) Governor Gavin Newsom
Which organization provided the Fire Management Assistance Grant?
- A) American Red Cross
- B) FEMA
- C) National Guard
- D) Department of Defense
- Answer: B) FEMA
What is the main benefit of the Fire Management Assistance Grant for California?
- A) Financial aid for rebuilding
- B) Resources for fire suppression
- C) Support for healthcare services
- D) Funding for infrastructure repair
- Answer: B) Resources for fire suppression
What kind of natural disaster is the Park Fire?
- A) Earthquake
- B) Flood
- C) Wildfire
- D) Tornado
- Answer: C) Wildfire
Which state secured federal assistance for the Park Fire?
- A) Texas
- B) Florida
- C) California
- D) Nevada
- Answer: C) California
Which federal agency is responsible for the Fire Management Assistance Grant?
- A) FEMA
- B) CDC
- C) EPA
- D) FDA
- Answer: A) FEMA
In response to what event did California secure federal assistance?
- A) Earthquake
- B) Hurricane
- C) Park Fire
- D) Flooding
- Answer: C) Park Fire
How is the Park Fire being managed with the help of federal assistance?
- A) Rebuilding infrastructure
- B) Providing healthcare services
- C) Suppressing the fire
- D) Organizing community events
- Answer: C) Suppressing the fire