Community Support for Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Preparedness
This act aims to help local communities in the U.S. better cope with environmental and public health threats like wildfire smoke and extreme heat. It provides funding for improved air quality monitoring, public warnings, access to clean air spaces in public buildings, and protective equipment, enhancing citizens' safety and well-being during hazardous conditions.
Key points
Grant programs for local agencies to monitor air quality, issue warnings, and educate the public about smoke and heat.
Funding for equipping public buildings with air filtration systems to serve as "cleaner air spaces" during poor air quality events.
Provision of face masks and portable air filtration systems to those in need.
Support for research into the health effects of smoke and heat, and the development of better prediction and response tools.
Introduced
Citizen Poll