Western Wildfire Support Act: Funding, Equipment, and Community Aid
This act aims to improve federal wildfire activities by establishing new accounts to fund firefighting, supporting communities in planning and recovery, and advancing fire detection technologies. The bill also provides for volunteer training (excluding direct suppression) and funding for online assistance guides.
Key points
New Firefighting Funds: Dedicated accounts for the Departments of Agriculture and Interior are established with authorization for billions of dollars for ground and air operations.
Community Support: Accounts will be established to assist communities in planning and preparing for wildfires, including evacuation plans and vegetation hazard reduction.
Wildfire Detection and Suppression: The act mandates expedited deployment of wildfire detection equipment (sensors, cameras) and supports research into drone applications for firefighting.
Post-Fire Recovery: Funding is authorized for online guides for post-fire assistance and a long-term burned area recovery account is created.
Volunteerism and Safety: A program will be created to train and certify volunteers to assist during wildfires, with a specific prohibition on their direct involvement in fire suppression.
Status:
Expired
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