[californiadisasters] Fire Resource Preparedness Level Elevated to PL4

Effective 08/09 @ 1230 hours PDT the National Interagency Mobilization
Center has elevated its preparedness level to PL4.

What does PL4 mean?
Type 1 and 2 IMTs are committed in three (3) or more Geographic Areas.
Competition exists for resources between Geographic Areas. Nationally,
60% of Type 1 and 2IA crews are committed. Three (3) or more Geographic
Areas have reached drawdown on tactical resources. Significant fire
potential is high or becoming high over the next seven (7) days in at
least three (3) Geographic Areas and ignition triggering events are
likely in at least two (2) Geographic Areas.

Reference Link:
<http://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/predictive/intelligence/news_notes/index.htm>

Be safe. Get prepared. Stay ready.

-- Wb sends.

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Wayne Barringer KB6UJW
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