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November 19, 2025

Cross Utility Mutual Assistance: Why it is Essential to California’s Disaster Responses

By the California Utilities Emergency Association (CUEA) When disasters strike California—whether through wildfires, severe storms, flooding, or major grid impacts—the reliability of our lifeline systems becomes the foundation of community safety. Power must stay on for hospitals. Water must remain available for firefighting and public health. Telecom networks must function so emergency information reaches the…

November 19, 2025

AB 367 and California’s Water Resilience: What the New Law Means — and How CUEA Will Support Utilities Moving Forward

As California faces longer fire seasons and increasingly complex wildfire emergencies, reliable access to water for firefighting remains essential. In October 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 367 (Bennett) into law, establishing new requirements for community water systems serving high-risk areas of Ventura County. While the intent behind AB 367 is clear — to strengthen…

November 19, 2025

CUEA’s Role Strengthened in the Updated California State Emergency Plan

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has released the newly updated 2024 State Emergency Plan (SEP) — the first revision since 2017 — and the California Utilities Emergency Association (CUEA) is proud to be featured throughout the document as a key coordinating partner for the state’s utility sectors.