Western Wildfire Support: Modernizing Response, Recovery, and Accountability.
This Act aims to enhance citizen safety by modernizing federal wildfire response, focusing on preparation, detection, and recovery. It mandates faster fire detection using new technology, improves coordination with local responders, and establishes dedicated funding for long-term ecosystem restoration and protection against secondary hazards like post-fire flooding. Citizens will also benefit from easier access to post-disaster financial assistance information.
Key points
Mandates faster wildfire detection through new sensors, cameras, and drone use to limit fire spread and protect communities.
Establishes permanent Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Teams for immediate post-fire stabilization, reducing risks of flooding and landslides.
Increases transparency in federal spending on catastrophic wildfires and requires the military to reimburse states for fires caused by training.
Facilitates access to disaster aid by funding state websites that centralize information on recovery resources and financial assistance for affected individuals.
Status:
Introduced
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