Disaster preparedness: urban retail water suppliers and public water systems: wildfire.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires urban retail water suppliers in California’s high or very high fire hazard severity zones to include wildfire incident-specific response procedures in their disaster preparedness plans. These plans must address mitigation actions, response strategies, and recovery steps to minimize the impact of wildfires on water systems. The bill also clarifies that disruptions in water supply during a wildfire won't be considered a substantial cause of damage, and that wildfire risk isn't inherent in the design of water systems, while prohibiting requirements for wildfire defense or suppression systems.
Key provisions
- Requires urban retail water suppliers in high/very high fire hazard zones to incorporate wildfire response procedures into disaster plans.
- Plans must include mitigation actions, response strategies, and recovery steps.
- Addresses critical infrastructure resilience and backup power options.
- Clarifies that water supply disruptions during wildfires are not considered a substantial cause of damage.
- Prohibits requiring water systems to be designed for wildfire defense or suppression.
- Specifies that the inability of a water system to maintain water supply during a wildfire will not be considered a substantial cause of damages.
- Defines key terms such as ‘high or very high fire hazard severity zone’ and ‘public water system’.
Who is affected
- Urban retail water suppliers
- Local governments (particularly those in high/very high fire hazard zones)
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