Blue Ridge Fire Safety: Mandating Emergency Exit on National Park Land.
This law requires the creation of a specific new emergency exit road within the Blue Ridge Parkway National Park land in Virginia. This measure is vital for improving the safety of residents and visitors during wildfires or other emergencies. The road's construction is mandatory, but only after thorough environmental and fire safety analyses are completed.
Key points
Mandates the construction of a specific emergency egress route on federal land (Blue Ridge Parkway) to enhance public safety during emergencies.
The route must be issued only after completing environmental reviews (NEPA) and a detailed analysis of fire behavior and alternative non-federal routes.
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