Relative to California Wildfire Preparedness Week.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Grayson

Designates a statewide Wildfire Preparedness Week to raise awareness and coordinate actions for readiness, planning, and resilience across California.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 80, Statutes of 2026.

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Summary of SCR 165 (2025-2026) – Relative to California Wildfire Preparedness Week

Purpose and Intent

SCR 165 designates a statewide Wildfire Preparedness Week in California. The resolution commemorates and promotes awareness of wildfire risk and the importance of preparedness across the state.

The measure aims to focus public attention on actions residents, businesses, and local governments can take to reduce wildfire dangers, improve resilience, and encourage proactive planning ahead of fire seasons.

Key Provisions

Official Recognition: Proclaims a specific week as California Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Public Awareness and Education: Encourages statewide education and outreach about wildfire readiness, prevention, evacuation planning, and resilience measures.

Coordination with Agencies: Urges collaboration among state and local agencies, emergency management offices, and community organizations to promote preparedness activities during the designated week.

Community Engagement: Encourages schools, businesses, and residents to participate in activities such as emergency drills, preparedness events, and dissemination of information on fuels reduction, defensible space, and protective measures.

Who/What Is Affected

General Public: California residents are the primary audience for awareness and preparedness messaging.

Local Governments and Agencies: Encouraged to coordinate events and disseminate information during the designated week.

Schools, Businesses, and Community Organizations: Invited to participate in activities that promote wildfire readiness and resilience.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduction and Referral: Introduced and referred to the Assembly Rules Committee (RLS) for consideration.

Legislative Progress: Passed out of committee with unanimous support, moved to the Assembly, and subsequently advanced with unanimous votes (no opposing votes reported) through readings and to the consent calendar.

Current Status (as of the latest action): Adopted by the Senate committee, ordered to the consent calendar, and advanced through recent Assembly processes with strong bipartisan support.

Sponsors: Co-sponsor Tim Grayson, indicating cross-party collaboration in advancing the resolution.

Potential Impact

Public Engagement: Increased awareness and participation in wildfire preparedness activities state-wide.

Prevention and Resilience: May contribute to improved preventive practices (e.g., defensible space; preparedness planning) and potentially reduce wildfire impacts over time.

Legislative Symbolism: Establishes an annual or recurring focus on wildfire readiness, reinforcing ongoing state and local preparedness efforts beyond the designated week.

Note: As a concurrent-resolutions measure, SCR 165 primarily expresses the Legislature’s stance and encouragement rather than creating new mandatory policies or funding streams. It relies on coordination with state and local agencies and public participation to achieve its objectives.