We're glad to see our representatives take this issue seriously and start working in earnest to make headway on reducing our wildfire risk. As a group, we've already begun efforts to install cameras that would help monitor and more quickly detect wildfires in our area, as mentioned below.
"The bill, called the Western Wildfire Support Act, is a companion to Senate legislation introduced last summer.
"As we endure increasingly worse wildfire seasons, it is critical for the federal government to lend a hand in stopping fires before they start, fighting them if they spread, and helping our communities fully recover after they’ve been contained,” Neguse said."
"Under the legislation, the Interior and Agriculture departments would be directed to create fire management plans for federal land. The bill would also provide funding to help residents and businesses protect against wildfire damage and organize prevention education programs, as well as provide funding for aircraft to wildfire management.
The federal departments would also be directed to accelerate placement of cameras and heat sensors in high-risk areas to detect wildfires. Federal, state and local agencies would also become eligible for grants to outfit operations with state-of-the-art fire suppression equipment, including air tankers."
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In our mountain communities, wildfires are a major hazard. Residents are urged to take steps now to assess their wildfire risk, safeguard their homes and prepare for wildfire. You not only increase the safety of your property, but more importantly, you increase the safety of your family. We can help! See our website for helpful resources and information.
