A 4615
Establishes Forest Fire Preparedness Commission in DEP.
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Bill overview
This bill creates a Forest Fire Preparedness Commission within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The commission will be comprised of representatives from various state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and the public. Its primary goal is to assess New Jersey’s readiness for wildfires, develop coordinated response plans, and recommend improvements to state protocols and laws to enhance wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response efforts.
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