California SB514 establishes a program to use trained volunteers for wildfire prevention through defensible space and home hardening assessments.
California SB514 aims to enhance wildfire prevention by utilizing trained volunteers to assist homeowners and fire agencies. The bill directs resources toward landowners who do not meet defensible space standards while focusing educational efforts on those who can harden their structures. It establishes a pilot program to educate property owners about wildfire safety improvements and assess completed improvements.
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