To help with the removal of fire-related debris from more than 1,000 homes, the state Office of Emergency Services (OES)is advancing $5 million in state funds to San Diego County, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced.

The $5 million advance represents the first installment on its share of an estimated $21 million in advances and reimbursements to San Diego County under the California Disaster Assistance Act, which was activated when the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency on Oct. 21.

The advance will not supplant funding available under a federal major disaster declaration.

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