Community Support for Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Preparedness
This act aims to help local communities in the U.S. better cope with threats from wildfire smoke and extreme heat. Citizens can expect better air quality information, access to masks and filtration systems, and safer shelters in public buildings. The goal is to protect health and improve safety in the face of these phenomena.
Key points
Grant programs for local agencies to monitor air quality, communicate risks, and mitigate the impacts of wildfire smoke and heat.
Public buildings may be equipped with air filtration systems, creating "clean air spaces" during poor air quality events.
Access to protective masks and portable air filtration systems for citizens.
Funding for research on the health effects of wildfire smoke and heat, and for developing better prediction and response tools.
Support for communities in developing collaborative plans to mitigate wildfire smoke and extreme heat impacts.
Introduced
Citizen Poll