Wildfire Smoke Research and Community Planning Act
This act aims to improve public health and community safety by funding research into the health effects of wildfire smoke and developing tools for smoke monitoring and prediction. It also supports local communities in creating response plans for smoke-related threats, which can help protect citizens' health and property.
Key points
Four research centers will be established to study the health impacts of wildfire smoke and community response strategies.
Research will be conducted on smoke health effects, exposure reduction methods, and improved smoke monitoring tools.
A grant program will be launched for states, local governments, and Indian Tribes to develop wildfire smoke response plans.
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