{"id":137695,"date":"2022-03-15T23:10:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T06:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=137695"},"modified":"2022-03-15T23:10:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T06:10:50","slug":"governor-newsom-helps-package-emergency-relief-supplies-for-shipment-to-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=137695","title":{"rendered":"Governor Newsom Helps Package Emergency Relief Supplies for Shipment to Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Solano County, CA&#8230;.Governor Gavin Newsom today visited the state\u2019s disaster logistics warehouse in Solano County to help pack emergency relief supplies for Ukraine. The needed medical aid is being prepared for an upcoming shipment by Direct Relief, a California-based humanitarian aid organization that has been coordinating with the government of Ukraine and on-the-ground partners to provide support during the current crisis.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailytide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.15.22-warehouse-pic-3-980x653-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12575\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailytide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.15.22-warehouse-pic-2-980x653-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12576\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailytide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.15.22-warehouse-pic-1-980x653-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12577\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe src='https:\/\/dailytide.com\/?attachment_id=12578&#038;videopack[enable]=true' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' width='640' height='360 allowfullscreen allow='autoplay; fullscreen'><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom packs emergency medical supplies for shipment to Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCalifornia is united in our support for Ukraine,\u201d said Governor Newsom. \u201cThroughout this crisis, the state and non-profits, businesses, the faith community, and individuals across California have stepped up in solidarity with the Ukrainian community, a heartening reminder of our common humanity. We\u2019ll continue to support the brave people of Ukraine and reaffirm our commitment to fundamental rights and freedoms around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The supplies packaged today include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A California Medical Station that includes beds, wound and IV kits, a defibrillator, wheelchairs, and other necessary supplies.<\/li>\n<li>One hundred oxygen concentrators.<\/li>\n<li>Personal protective equipment to supply refugee camps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Governor Newsom<a href=\"https:\/\/mclist.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=afffa58af0d1d42fee9a20e55&amp;id=6a9bc15fa5&amp;e=4445b5a765\">\u00a0earlier this month<\/a>\u00a0met with Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco Dmytro Kushneruk to express California\u2019s solidarity with the Ukrainian community and discuss the state\u2019s current efforts to support the people and government of Ukraine. The Governor has signed an<a href=\"https:\/\/mclist.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=afffa58af0d1d42fee9a20e55&amp;id=08642e4e31&amp;e=4445b5a765\">\u00a0executive order<\/a>\u00a0directing state agencies and departments to ensure their contractors are complying with economic sanctions imposed in response to Russia\u2019s attacks, and<a href=\"https:\/\/mclist.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=afffa58af0d1d42fee9a20e55&amp;id=9e3b9a66c7&amp;e=4445b5a765\">\u00a0called for<\/a>\u00a0state pension funds to halt the flow of money from the state to Russia and to ban the purchase of Russian debt.<\/p>\n<p>The Governor is also urging businesses, non-governmental organizations and public entities in the state to comply with economic sanctions on Russia and take action in support of Ukraine, such as refraining from new investments and financial transactions with Russia and not transferring technology to Russian entities.<\/p>\n<p>Many companies in California have already taken steps to limit economic transactions with Russian entities, combat Russian misinformation and support Ukraine. To date, California companies have contributed over $85 million to support organizations working to address the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. In addition, several California companies have announced that they are implementing business sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. More information on the efforts by California companies can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mclist.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=afffa58af0d1d42fee9a20e55&amp;id=0e614553ef&amp;e=4445b5a765\">here<\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>California and Ukraine share close ties and the state is home to one of the largest Ukrainian populations in the country. California has a long history of welcoming Ukrainian and other refugees. As a state of inclusion and a beacon of hope for those seeking refuge, California will continue to be a welcoming place for refugees and stands ready to continue our partnership with the federal government as needed to support the resettlement of refugees fleeing Russia\u2019s aggression in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>California\u2019s National Guard and the U.S. government have had a nearly three-decade relationship with Ukraine working to support its Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior and Armed Forces by providing military equipment and training as well as humanitarian assistance. Over the last 20 years, the Governor\u2019s Office of Emergency Services, along with the California National Guard and the California Emergency Medical Services Authority, has provided training and conducted exercises with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces on utilizing the Emergency Management and Incident Command System.<\/p>\n<p>###<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solano County, CA&#8230;.Governor Gavin Newsom today visited the state\u2019s disaster logistics warehouse in Solano County to help pack emergency relief supplies for Ukraine. 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