Wildfires: defensible space: education efforts.
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Overview
This bill extends two existing programs within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to January 1, 2031. The first program allows qualified entities, such as counties and conservation corps, to assist with defensible space and home hardening assessments and education efforts. The second program establishes a training program to train individuals who can provide nonregulatory assistance to homeowners in reducing wildfire risk. These programs aim to improve wildfire safety through increased assessment and education activities.
Key provisions
- Extends the statewide defensible space and home hardening assessment program through January 1, 2031.
- Expands the list of ‘qualified entities’ eligible to participate in the defensible space program.
- Requires the department to develop and implement a training program for individuals assisting with defensible space assessments and education.
- Establishes a common reporting platform for defensible space data collected by qualified entities.
- Allows the department to use assessment data to prioritize inspections and educational resources.
- Defines ‘home hardening’ and ‘wildfire safety improvements’ for clarity.
- Authorizes the department to expand or amend existing programs related to defensible space.
- Requires the department to report defensible space data to the Legislature annually.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
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