Establishes Forest Fire Preparedness Commission in DEP.
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This bill creates the Forest Fire Preparedness Commission within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The commission will consist of representatives from various state and local agencies, as well as emergency response organizations. Its primary goal is to assess New Jersey’s readiness for wildfires, develop protocols for effective response, and recommend improvements to state policies and regulations related to wildfire prevention and mitigation. The commission will also create a roadmap for coordinated responses among different emergency organizations.
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Anthony Bucco
Michael Testa
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