Expressing support for the recognition of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.
Wildfire Preparedness: National Awareness Week
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Natural Resources. No further actions are scheduled at this time. It is not currently moving forward.
Legislative Progress
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Key Points
- This resolution officially recognizes May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week. It aims to teach people how to stay safe and prepare for fires before they start.
- The plan focuses on teaching families how to evacuate safely with their pets and how to manage trees and plants around their homes to prevent fires from spreading.
- Wildfires are a growing problem, with nearly 65,000 fires burning almost 9 million acres across the country last year. Most of these fires are started by people rather than nature.
- The resolution also highlights the health risks of wildfire smoke, which can cause heart and lung problems for both residents and the firefighters working on the front lines.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Submitted in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing support for the recognition of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.
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