<tt>GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE ACTIVITY CONSOLIDATED REPORT
October 22, 2007; 1900 Hours
The function of Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS) is to provide a
basis for local area, operational area, Regional area or Statewide
interagency coordination involving:
• Establishing priorities for response
• Allocating critical resources based on established priorities
• Communications systems integration
• Information Coordination
• Intergovernmental decision coordination
• Development of geographical strategies and contingency plans
The MACS level has been raised to Level 4 (the highest level) as of 1900
hrs on October 21, 2007, for Southern California. Level 4 reflects a
total Geographical Area commitment or statewide effort requiring MACS
activities at both Geographic Areas.
There are 16 active fires in Southern California. The priority for
fighting fires as of 1900 on October 22 is the Witch, Santiago, Valley,
Rice, Harris, Ranch, Buckweed, Canyon, Magic Fires.
OES has committed the following: 104 OES Engines; 12 OES Water Tenders;
329 Local Government Engines; 24 Local Government Water Tenders; and 7
National Guard Helicopters.
California National Guard (CNG) Support:
Cal Fire requested the support of 5 CNG helicopters to be staged in
Southern California. CalFire also requested 2 additional helicopters to
be staged in California from the Nevada National Guard.
California Independent System Operator (CAL ISO):
The CAL ISO is currently in a ‘Transmission Line Emergency;” however,
there is no effect to the power grid.
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGs):
On October 21, 2007, FMAG was authorized for the Canyon Fire in Los
Angeles County. On October 22, 2007, FMAG was authorized for the
Santiago Fire in Orange County, and the Ranch Fire in Los Angeles and
Ventura counties; the Witch Fire in San Diego County; the Buckweed Fire
in Los Angeles County; the Harris Fire in San Diego County; the Grass
Valley Fire in San Bernardino County; and the Rice Fire in San Diego
County.
OES has received no further FMAG requests as of this report.
Proclamations Received Requesting Gubernatorial:
• Ventura County
• San Diego County
• Orange County
• City of Irvine, Orange County
• Los Angeles County
• City of San Jacinto, Riverside County
• City of Banning, Riverside County
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