A resolution designating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".

Key Points

• This resolution officially names May 2026 as a month to focus on wildfire safety. It comes as more than 40 percent of states are expected to face a high risk of major fires through the summer of 2026.
• It points out that humans start nearly 85 percent of wildfires. The goal is to teach people to be more careful with things like campfires and fireworks during dry months to prevent accidental blazes.
• The resolution suggests ways to protect houses, such as using fire-resistant materials and clearing dry brush from yards. It also supports better plans for evacuating people and animals safely.
• It highlights the high cost of fires, noting that the government spends over $3 billion a year just to fight them. It also warns that smoke can cause serious health issues like asthma and heart attacks for many people.

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