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J71Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Declare Wildfire Safety Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in the State of New York”

Sponsor Roxanne J. PersaudSD-19
Status
Adopted
Impact
2/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Hochul to declare May 2025 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Raises public attention to wildfire risks in New York. , even though wildfires are not as common in the state as in other regions, emphasizing that prevention and preparedness are still important for all residents due to increasing mobility and changing climate conditions.

  2. Highlights the significant human role in wildfire ignition. , referencing national data that shows most wildfires are caused by people, thus underlining the importance of community education and responsible behaviors to reduce risk.

  3. Encourages local, state, and national collaboration. on wildfire safety, potentially leading to more coordinated prevention efforts, improved emergency preparedness, and better resource allocation for wildfire response in New York.

  4. Promotes proactive safety measures. , such as the use of fire-resistant materials and safe handling of fire in daily activities, which could help reduce property loss, environmental damage, and threats to public health and safety.

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Declare Wildfire Safety Month

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Roxanne J. Persaud

Senator · Senate District 19

Chair, Social Services

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 71 BY: Senator PERSAUD MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 71 BY: Senator PERSAUD MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious environmental disasters that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Wildfire Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, National Wildfire Awareness Month dedicates the entire month of May to increasing prevention and preparedness for wildfires throughout the United States; and WHEREAS, According to the National Interagency Fire Center, humans cause an average of 68% of fires per year in the United States; of those human-started fires, 2.8 million acres burn each year; in 2018,

8,767,492 acres burned due to human-started fires and lightning strikes; and WHEREAS, There are steps to take to prevent wildfires; from using fire resisting building materials to following the safety protocols for handling fire when camping, heating your… Show all

8,767,492 acres burned due to human-started fires and lightning strikes; and WHEREAS, There are steps to take to prevent wildfires; from using fire resisting building materials to following the safety protocols for handling fire when camping, heating your home or storing fuel, all New Yorkers can take part in reducing wildfires; and WHEREAS, While wildfires may not be prevalent in every state, the responsibility to be aware and alert belongs to everyone; the causes of wildfires can occur in every state, and as mobile as our lifestyles have become, everyone needs to be prepared; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of both the prevention and preparedness of wildfires, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in the State of New York; and be if further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York.

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