AUGUST 2026 NEWSLETTER
Preparedness Through Partnership: Facing Wildfire Season Together
A message from Executive Director Dana Moore on strengthening cross-sector preparedness, supporting one another through wildfire season, and building a more resilient California together.

A Message from the Executive Director
Wildfire risk across California is starting to hit its peak season, with above-normal large fire activity forecast for northern California and the Sierra through August. This month’s theme, Wildfire Preparedness and Cross-Sector Coordination, reflects the reality that no single utility or agency can manage this risk alone. Strong partnerships across utility sectors and with our emergency management partners are what turn preparedness plans into effective action when fires strike.
Now is the time to confirm your mutual assistance readiness and emergency contacts, and to lean on your fellow members and CUEA for support for preparedness, response, and recovery.
Dana E. Moore
Executive Director, CUEA

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF CUEA
What We Delivered This Quarter

Emergency Coordination
CalOES has been and continues to hold State Agency Coordination calls for the 2026 Late July Heat and Fire Event.

New Website & Tools

Membership
CUEA memberships belong to your organization, giving employees access to the Member Dashboard, exclusive resources, and member events.

Statewide Representation
Looking Ahead to 2026-27
- Member Engagement Committee
Policy Update
California Wildfire & Landscape Resilience Action Plan Released For Comment
California has released a draft Wildfire & Landscape Resilience Action Plan (2026-2031) outlining the state’s priorities for wildfire resilience, community preparedness, and landscape restoration over the next five years.
CUEA will provide comments emphasizing the critical role of utilities in wildfire resilience, emergency response, infrastructure protection, and regional coordination.
Upcoming Events
2026
Critical Lifelines Work Group Meeting
9/16/2026 at 11:00AM-2:00PM
feel free to contact us.
info@cuea.net
2026
Board Meeting
Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
9/16/2026 at 11:00AM-2:00PM
If you have anything you would like the Board to address, please send inquiries to danamoore@cuea.net
2026
Tabletop Exercise
Earthquake in Bakersfield Scenario
9/21/26 at 10:00AM-12:00PM
