California AB1960 establishes a wildfire mitigation validation program for communities.

California AB1960 adds Section 4124.9 to the Public Resources Code, creating a wildfire mitigation validation program. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will recognize communities that meet specific criteria for wildfire preparedness and mitigation. These criteria include home hardening, defensible space, Firewise USA recognition, and fuel reduction projects. The department will set the minimum percentage of mitigations required for recognition and establish increases to incentivize continued preparedness.

California AB1960 establishes a wildfire mitigation validation program for communities.

California AB1960 adds Section 4124.9 to the Public Resources Code, creating a wildfire mitigation validation program. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will recognize communities that meet specific criteria for wildfire preparedness and mitigation. These criteria include home hardening, defensible space, Firewise USA recognition, and fuel reduction projects. The department will set the minimum percentage of mitigations required for recognition and establish increases to incentivize continued preparedness.