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On October 15, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for Tropical Storm Rachel. Tropical Storm Rachel hit many counties in Southern California, including Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties. The storm brought strong winds, heavy rain, dangerous surf and rip currents. Along with high tides and large waves, it created unsafe beach conditions, moved a lot of sand, and wore away the coastline. On October 11, 2026, the National Weather Service put out a flash flood warning for parts of Southern California, and a Coastal Flood Advisory stayed in place through October 13, 2026. The storm also damaged beaches, roads, and important infrastructure. It made travel dangerous and caused flooding and road problems across the region. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this incident. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811 . This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations [p] 888.273.2997 x6183
Under government code section 8558(b), the governor found that the Dove Fire put people and property in Tuolumne County in great danger. He also stated that the fire is so large that it is likely too big for any one local government to handle alone and will need help from other areas working together. On July 27, 2026, after the governor's office of emergency services asked for help, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a grant to help fight and control the fire. The Dove Fire forced 600 homes to evacuate, warned another 1,400 homes to be ready to leave, and destroyed 12 buildings. The fire left behind dangerous debris that may hold harmful toxins, such as arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, and asbestos, which must be cleaned up and thrown away safely and quickly. On October 15, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Dove Fire. The Dove Fire started burning in Tuolumne County near Highway 108 and Stockton Street. It burned 226 acres before it was fully put out on August 1, 2026. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this incident. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811 . This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations [p] 888.273.2997 x6183
On September 21, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for Lake County. On January 11, 2026, a large sewer pipe broke on Robin Lane in the City of Clearlake in Lake County, spilling an about 2.9 million gallons of sewage into neighborhoods. To respond, local workers cleaned the affected wells and water sources. They tested the groundwater and used pump trucks to stop the spill. Then they set up more than 48 water storage tanks and placed 105 systems to clean the water. They also helped the community by rerouting traffic and gave health and safety warnings. They provided clean drinking water, showers, temporary housing, and other services. The state continues to look into what caused the break. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811 . This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations [p] 888.273.2997 x6183
On September 21, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for El Niño Statewide. In recent years, California has been hit by more powerful storms. This has caused flooding, mudslides, high winds, power outages, and damage to homes and roads. Change is making weather even more extreme. Weather scientists say a strong and possibly record-breaking El Niño is forming in the Pacific Ocean, with a more than 90 percent chance of a strong event to happen in fall and winter. This could bring wet and damaging storms. California is has seen early effects like unusual rain and coastal flooding. The areas burned by recent wildfires are likely to flood or have mudslides. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811 . This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations [p] 888.273.2997 x6183
On September 21, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for Santa Barbara County. Starting in late December 2025, a series of big storms called atmospheric rivers hit California. This brought heavy rain, mountain snow, and strong winds to many parts of the state. The Governor had already declared emergencies in several counties because of these storms. In Santa Barbara County, the storms damaged local roads, causing them to slip, fail, and flood, and they left behind debris. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811 . This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations [p] 888.273.2997 x6183
On September 21, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for Kern County. A big storm hit the region starting on September 18, 2025, and it got stronger by tropical storm Mario. The storm brought strong winds, heavy rain, flash floods, mudslides, and debris. This placed people, buildings, and central structures in danger. In Kern County, it damaged roads, utilities, and the Rand Communities Water District. This made people boil their water before using it. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811 . This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations [p] 888.273.2997 x6183
On September 21, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for Glenn, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties. From February 15 through February 24, 2026, a series of strong storms hit California, including Glenn, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties. There was heavy rain and snow, wind gusts over 65 miles per hour, rising rivers, and even freeze and extreme cold warnings. The storms damaged trees, roads, and other structures, and left debris that blocked roads and needed emergency repairs. They also made travel dangerous, caused worries about avalanches, and shut down mountain passes in the Sierra Nevada. In Glenn County, roads were closed and travel was unsafe, and County Road 306 could not be passed because of storm damage and debris. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811 . This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations [p] 888.273.2997 x6183
RENO, Nevada — On August 22, 2026, Governor Joe Lombardo issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Hawk Fire in in Washoe County. The fire has burned over 13,000 acres of land. This is impacting tens of thousands of homes in northwest Reno. More than 40,000 people have been moved out of their homes. Key structures such as communication towers, transportation roads, and public utilities have been impacted by the fire. There is a severe lack of wildland fire resources. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this event. Liberty does not expect to have any issues with regular day-to-day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing this to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that members' oral health care needs are met. This is through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811 . This rule applies to all state of emergency stated by the governor. Also, to all health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Nevada Health Authority. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations [p] 888.273.2997 x6183
On August 10, 2026, Governor Joe Lombardo issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Bug and Fred Mountain Fires. This is impacted Washoe County and the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. The fire has burned over 16,000 acres of land. This is impacting thousands of homes in Cold Springs, Red Rock, Antelope Valley, and Reno-Sparks Indian Colony – Hungry Valley. Over 6,000 people have been moved out of their homes. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this event. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing this to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811 . This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations [p] 888.273.2997 x6183
On August 6, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Gann Fire in Calaveras County. The Gann Fire started on August 3, 2026, in Calaveras County and has burned more than 10,000 acres, destroying buildings and causing at least one death. Hot weather and dry conditions have made the fire spread quickly, threatening homes, businesses, and communities such as Copperopolis and San Andreas, leading to evacuation orders. Because the fire is so large and dangerous, state and federal officials are providing emergency help, and the Governor has determined that local resources alone are not enough to handle the crisis. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this incident. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811 . This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations [p] 888.273.2997 x6183
On June 20, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Palos Warehouse Fire in the City of Los Angeles. A large fire broke out at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Firefighters had a tough time because of dangerous materials like ammonia, batteries, solar panels, and huge amounts of rotting food, which made thick smoke and kept the fire going. The danger was so serious that the governor declared an emergency and called for extra help to control the fire. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this incident. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release on our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811. This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations [p] 888.273.2997 x6183
On May 23, 2026, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the Orange County Chemical Incident. A chemical tank at a factory in Garden Grove started heating up and released toxic fumes. Firefighters arrived quickly, and about 50,000 people had to leave their homes while the county responded. The situation is still dangerous, so it has been declared a disaster under the law. As of this date, Liberty Dental Plan (Liberty) has not been impacted by this incident. The Plan does not expect to have any issues with our regular day to day operations. We will continue to be available to members. This includes after hours and on the weekend. We are sharing our availability to potentially impacted enrollees through this press release and our website. Liberty has taken steps to make sure that our members' oral health care needs are met through a dedicated toll-free number to our call center is available to all members. This includes 24/7 call availability to refer members to a dentist. Contact Member Services toll-free at 877-864-7811 . This policy applies in the event of any state of emergency declared by the governor and health emergencies declared by the State Public Health Officer. Liberty will comply with guidance issued by the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) related to the emergency. About Liberty Dental Plan Founded in 2001, Liberty is dedicated to delivering quality, innovative, and affordable dental benefits that support health, strengthen communities, and enhance lives. Liberty currently administers dental benefits for more than 7.5 million members nationwide across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Exchange. Learn more at libertydentalplan.com . Contact Jennifer Nguyen, Media Relations 888.273.2997 x6183
