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McGuire and Dodd host Senate NorCal Heroes Day Friday
“The North Bay Firestorm will go down as the most destructive and deadly in modern American history. It would have been a lot worse if it wasn’t for the brave efforts of thousands of first responders, neighbors and community organizations who answered the call in our greatest time in need,” McGuire said. “We cannot thank them enough for their tireless work and constant fight during the devastating October fires and tomorrow’s ceremony will offer a small token of our tremendous gratitude.”
In recognition of the hard work and bravery demonstrated in one of the darkest days in the state’s history, the Senate will host NorCal Heroes Day and Day Of Remembrance on Friday.
The California State Senate has scheduled a special ceremony to honor all first responders, community organizations and residents who delivered for Lake, Napa, Mendocino and Sonoma counties.
Senators McGuire, Dodd, Ted Gaines and Jim Nielsen will be recognizing the local, state and federal agencies who have been instrumental with the disaster response and recovery.
State, federal and local agencies that have taken part in the response and recovery efforts will be honored, including the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, California Highway Patrol, the California Department of Transportation, Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States Army Corp of Engineers.
Local officials from Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties including sheriffs, police chiefs and fire chiefs who led heroic efforts to save homes and lives will also be honored. Local nonprofits and relief funds will also be recognized for their tireless efforts.