Governor Newsom proclaims Wildfire Preparedness Week as state doubles down on wildfire readiness

As Trump guts federal wildfire programs nationwide, California deploys record firefighting force, cutting-edge technology, and fast-tracked forest resilience projects

What you need to know: Governor Newsom proclaimed May 3–9 as Wildfire Preparedness Week — calling on all Californians to stay vigilant and prepared year-round as the state continues to deploy the most prepared, best-equipped firefighting force in the world to meet that threat. Meanwhile, new NPR reporting shows the Trump administration treated nearly 1.5 million fewer acres for wildfire prevention in 2025 than the last year of the Biden administration, including a near-50% drop in prescribed burns.

Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed May 3–9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, highlighting the state’s record investments in wildfire prevention while also calling on Californians to get ready, stay informed, and help protect their homes, loved ones, and communities. Since taking office in 2019, Governor Newsom has transformed the state’s wildfire response: fast-tracking critical wildfire safety projects nationwide, investing in critical emergency preparedness programs, and building the world’s premier firefighting force and mutual aid system.

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