Communities across U.S. hold wildfire preparedness events

Various communities across the U.S. are ramping up efforts for wildfire preparedness as the season approaches. In Bernalillo County, New Mexico, a town hall meeting is scheduled to educate residents on evacuation planning and property protection. Meanwhile, El Dorado County, California, kicked off Wildfire Awareness month with a roundtable of state and local leaders discussing the importance of home hardening and community resilience in light of recent wildfire statistics. In Nevada City, a grassroots initiative is forming a transportation plan for those without means to evacuate during wildfires, emphasizing community solidarity. Additionally, Ravalli County hosted a workshop focused on wildfire and smoke preparedness, underlining the need for proactive measures among residents. These initiatives reflect a growing urgency to mitigate wildfire risks as awareness and preparedness efforts intensify nationwide.