AB 981 (Frazier) – Support
On behalf of the organizations listed above, we write in support of Assembly Bill 981 (Frazier), which establishes a council to identify programs administered by state, regional, and local agencies to address and minimize the risks of wildfire and assist in program implementation. There is a collective acknowledgment that our state must work together on comprehensive and effective solutions to reduce wildfire risk in order to save homes and lives. This includes becoming more wildfire resilient, increasing collaborative conversations, reducing conflict, aligning policies, and developing new ideas from the many diverse voices and perspectives needed to address the complex issue of wildfire in California. These diverse voices include safety entities, insurance, social services, utilities, environmental groups, planning, building sciences, land managers, land-use planners, educators, air quality and public health, climate scientists, home builders, and more.
THE COUNTY VOICE- The Need for Community Resilience Is Stronger Than Ever Before
The relentless threat of wildfire in California is not waning. Last summer, much of California lived under a cloud of smoke as some of the largest fires in history raged across the state. As we head into another dry summer and drought, it’s more important than ever that our communities are taking collective steps toward resiliency and homeowners are maintaining their insurance policies.