Governor issued Executive order - ANGORA FIRE

Schwarzenegger Issues Executive Order to Assist Angora Wildfire Victims, Waiving Fees, Replacing State Documents

By: Office of the Governor
Published: Jun 28, 2007 at 08:43

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued an executive order to help individuals who have suffered losses in the Angora Wildfire near Lake Tahoe. The executive order assists victims by waiving fees and assisting in the replacement of state documents, including vehicle registrations, driver's licenses and birth certificates.

"Victims of the Angora Wildfire have suffered tremendously and we must help them overcome the devastation and restart their lives," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "Fire has destroyed the personal vital records of many residents such as driver's licenses, birth certificates and vehicle registrations that are critical to restarting their lives and applying for financial assistance."

The Governor also requested the Franchise Tax Board to consider using its administrative powers to provide fire victims with extensions for filing or relief from penalties and assessments.

"The devastation I witnessed today is overwhelming. Families have lost their homes and possessions. We must do everything we can to help these victims recover," said the Governor.

Governor Schwarzenegger today toured the fire-damaged areas. He met with firefighters, local officials and was joined by Lt. Governor John Garamendi, Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner and Governor Jim Gibbons of Nevada. Also present were Resources Agency Secretary Mike Chrisman, Office of Emergency Services Director Henry Renteria and CalFIRE Deputy Director for Fire Protection Ken McLean.

On Tuesday, Governor Schwarzenegger announced the establishment of a Local Assistance Center, located at Lake Tahoe Community College, to provide services to assist those who have been displaced by the fire. Ten state and local agencies are on site to assist fire victims.

The Angora Wildfire, which started on June 24, 2007, has burned more than 3000 acres and destroyed or damaged more than 200 structures.