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This resolution designates May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month" in recognition of the increasing wildfire risks across the United States. The resolution highlights that from 2015 to 2024, an average of 62,435 wildfires burned approximately 7.5 million acres annually, with nearly 85 percent of these fires caused by humans. The document emphasizes the significant economic and health impacts of wildfires, including federal suppression costs exceeding $2.5 billion per year and potential health risks such as respiratory diseases and increased particulate pollution. The resolution encourages increased awareness and preparedness at federal, state, local, and tribal levels, promoting preventative measures like using fire-resistant construction materials, implementing community fire protection plans, developing evacuation strategies, managing vegetation, and limiting combustible activities during high-risk seasons. By designating a national month of awareness, the resolution aims to educate communities about wildfire risks, support educational initiatives, and provide resources to help individuals and communities reduce their vulnerability to these increasingly severe environmental threats.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/247/all-info