Wildfire Mitigation Aging and Disability Grant Pilot Program.
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Overview
This bill creates a pilot program to provide grants to seniors and people with disabilities in California to help them mitigate wildfire risks on their properties. The grants, administered by Area Agencies on Aging, will cover costs associated with hiring contractors to perform wildfire mitigation activities like vegetation management and defensible space creation. The program will receive $1 million in funding and will be evaluated through data collection and reporting.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Aging and Disability Grant Pilot Program.
- Grants will be awarded by Area Agencies on Aging to eligible seniors and people with disabilities.
- Applicants must meet specific criteria, including age, residency, property ownership, and location in a high-risk fire zone.
- Grant funding can be used to hire contractors for wildfire mitigation work.
- Eligible mitigation measures include vegetation management, tree trimming, and debris removal.
- Area Agencies on Aging must collect and report data on the program's effectiveness.
- The program will run for a pilot period of five years, ending on January 1, 2030.
- The program will be repealed on January 1, 2030.
Who is affected
- Seniors
- Individuals with Disabilities
- Area Agencies on Aging
- California Department of Aging
- Homeowners in High Fire Hazard Zones
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