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Wildfires & Disaster Preparedness Committee

The Wildfires & Disaster Preparedness Committee provides an important forum for policymakers to address and exchange ideas to address wildfires and natural disasters. This includes wildfire preparedness, prevention, and mitigation; protecting people and land; addressing the financial implications of wildfires and other natural disasters; and enhancing state – federal cooperation.

For more information on the committee, please contact Joe Kolman, Policy Consultant.

Committee Leadership
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Senator David Brock Smith

Oregon

Co-Chair

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Assemblyman Howard Watts

Nevada

Co-Chair

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