Following devastating wildfires in 2024 and the ongoing blazes in California, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging increased funding for wildfire preparedness measures. Gillibrand emphasizes the growing threat of wildfires to New York State and calls for better training, resources, and public education to mitigate fire risks.
A California Department of Corrections hand crew works containment lines ahead of the Palisades Fire Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)Federal lawmakers in New York are looking back on wildfires that happened downstate in 2024 as crews in Los Angeles County work to contain deadly wildfires that have been burning since last week. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke Thursday morning, calling for funding to ensure the state is prepared for wildfires and other threats.
If approved, the resources would help train firefighters, manage New York's forests and educate the public on fire safety. 'This week I'm sending a letter to the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services requesting information on our state's readiness to combat wildfires,' Gillibrand explained. 'New Yorkers cannot simply ignore the threat of wildfires any longer. We need to make sure that we are prepared to keep our communities, properties and first responders safe.' Gillibrand also talked about using federal grants to provide fire crews with better equipment and training to help them battle larger fires
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