The Signal 
By. Kev Kurdoghlian

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, added language to the 2022 Homeland Security funding bill Tuesday to “encourage the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse the cost of generators for individuals who are affected by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS),” according to a news release issued by Garcia’s office. 

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“While this policy … is intended to prevent wildfires from starting in certain weather conditions, PSPS have real, negative consequences that can’t be ignored — such as the loss of water, perishable food and fuel,” he shared with colleagues. “It is especially dangerous for those with medical needs, where an interruption of power could be life-threatening. These power shutoffs are, in most cases, representing a greater threat than the fires themselves.” 

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