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JULY 2026 NEWSLETTER

Closing Out 2025-26, Looking Ahead to 2026-27

A message from Executive Director, Dana Moore reflecting on our accomplishents this year and what’s ahead as we celebrate 75 years of CUEA. 

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A Message from the Executive Director

This year marks an incredible milestone as we celebrate 75 years of service supporting California’s critical infrastructure utilities. It’s an opportunity to honor our history while continuing to strengthen the partnerships and coordination that define our organization.

We will continue listening, learning, and meeting our members where they are because CUEA’s success has always been driven by the organizations and people who make up this association.

Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and commitment to one another. I’m looking forward to celebrating this milestone year and building on our momentum together.

With appreciation,

Dana E. Moore

Executive Director, CUEA

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF CUEA

Our 75th Anniversary will be celebrated at our Annual Meeting in 2027. Stay tuned for for details.

What We Delivered This Year

Together, we build a stronger, more connected and more prepared CUEA

Legislative Leadership

Provided testimony before the Senate Emergency Management and Natural Resources Committees while helping shape legislation through technical expertise and utility operations insight.

Emergency Coordination

Advanced statewide preparedness through CalWARN strategy, ESF exercises, the Cascadia tabletop, FIFA All Hazards planning, and Joint Field Office recovery coordination.

New Website & Tools

Launched CUEA's new website, developed the UMAC Guide, published legislative reports, and expanded member communications and operational resources.

Membership Growth

Welcomed 9 new organizations to strengthen our statewide network


Statewide Representation

Represented members at ACWA, CWA, MARAC, PWAG, Cal OES workshops, and statewide emergency management initiatives.

Looking Ahead to 2026-27

We're stepping into our 75th anniversary with big plans. Heres what's ahead:
Regional member meetings across the state
Two tabletop exercises (Sept 2026 & March 2027)
UMAC Guide Development & mutual assistance tools
Board development and governance updates
Continued membership growth
Celebrating 75 years at our Annual Meeting

Legislative Update

Keeping Utility Voices at the Table

This year, CUEA continued serving as a trusted, nonpartisan resource by providing technical expertise and operational insight on key emergency management legislation. Through collaboration with state agencies and industry partners, we helped ensure that proposed legislation reflects the real-world needs of California’s utility sector.

CUEA also strengthened relationships with the newly established Senate Emergency Management Committee, positioning our association as a reliable source of technical expertise and operational perspective for policymakers.

Upcoming Events

SEP
2026

Tabletop Exercise

Statewide Tabletop exercise
September 24, 2026
OCT
2026

Regional Meetings

Fall Regional Member Meetings Throughout October 2026
JUN
2027

Annual Meeting

75th Anniversary Celebration
June 17-19, 2027