WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that nearly $3.5 million for wildfire resilience and hazardous fuels reduction efforts is coming to communities in Nevada. The funds will be used to assist at-risk communities throughout the state with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks.
KOLO Reno: Nevada getting more than $3.5 million for wildfire resilience
By Kevin Sheridan
Key Points:
- The state of Nevada will be getting more than $3.5 million in funding for wildfire resilience.
- “Wildfires in Nevada are happening more often and are more extreme as a result of the climate crisis,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m doing everything I can to deliver resources to keep Nevada families safe. That’s why I’m proud to announce millions of dollars are coming to our state to help at-risk communities improve their resilience against wildfires.”
- In addition to the fire resilience funds, the Senators introduced the National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act, which would improve sensing technologies for wildfires and standardize data collection to better respond to disasters.
Tahoe Daily Tribune: Rosen, Cortez Masto announce over $3.5 Million in funds for wildfire resilience in Nevada
Key Points:
- U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that nearly $3.5 million for wildfire resilience and hazardous fuels reduction efforts is coming to communities in Nevada. The funds will be used to assist at-risk communities throughout the state with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks.
- Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto have been leading the efforts to reduce wildfire risk and protect Nevada communities.
- They helped introduce bipartisan legislation to permanently raise the overtime pay cap for wildland firefighters.
KSNV Las Vegas: Nevada receives $3.5 million for wildfire resilience and fuel reduction efforts
Anchor: “Nevada will get more than $3 million for wildfire resilience and hazardous fuels reduction efforts. Today, Senator Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto announcing nearly $3.5 million for the efforts. The funds will be used to assist at-risk communities throughout the state for planning and mitigating wildfire risk.”
CW Las Vegas: Rosen, Cortez Masto announce over $3.5 million in funds for wildfire resilience in Nevada
Anchor: “Nevada is set to receive more than $3 million in wildfire resiliency funding. Senators Jacky Rosen, Catherine Cortez Masto announcing more than $3.5 million will go toward planning for and working to mitigate wildfire risks. That includes reducing hazardous fuels, taking proactive measures to protect homes, and upgrading infrastructure to be more resilient to the impacts of wildfires.”
KRNV Reno: Nevada receives $3.5 million for wildfire resilience and fuel reduction efforts
Anchor: “To help with wildfire resilience in Nevada, Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto announced over $3.5 million in funding. The money will be used to assist at-risk communities, including up here in northern Nevada, with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks by helping to reduce hazardous fuels, taking proactive measures to protect homes, and upgrading infrastructure to be more resilient to the impacts of wildfires.”
KTVN Reno: Rosen, Cortez Masto announce over $3.5 million in funds for wildfire resilience in Nevada
Anchor: “Nevada Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto announced $3.5 million in funding to reduce the threat of wildfires […] this coming season in Nevada. The senators say the money will be used to assist at-risk communities throughout the state with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks. The funding comes from a grant from the forest service. Both Nevada senators have also introduced legislation to use technology to help detect wildfires and to standardize data collection on fires.”
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