BuildStrong California

BuildStrong California is committed to enhancing state, local, and tribal capacity to reduce disaster risk and protect homes, businesses, and communities.

[BuildStrong America @BuildStrongUSA]

"Meeting or exceeding local building codes will result in something far more resistant than houses built 30 or 40 years ago, like many of those burning in Altadena and Pacific Palisades."

[BuildStrong America @BuildStrongUSA]

"The largest factor contributing to these events is insufficient resources," says @NatEnclade. "Local agencies and resources are quickly overwhelmed by the speed and scale of these megafires."

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

"Of these disaster-relief grants, the state failed to use about 20% of the money that was available."

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

When disaster strikes, California gets federal funding to hire temporary workers to clean debris. But the jobs are tough, and some agencies struggle to manage the grants. https://t.co/U5lJXJOedM

📝 Adam Echelman

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

When disaster strikes, California gets federal funding to hire temporary workers to clean debris. But the jobs are tough, and some agencies struggle to manage the grants. https://t.co/U5lJXJOedM

📝 Adam Echelman

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

“Constituents cannot know if their members are effectively representing them if those constituents lack the information necessary to determine their best interests.”

Illuminating @CalMatters article on issues with transparency in the state legislature.

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

Learn what CalMatters found out about how difficult it is for lawmakers and voters to figure out what’s working — and what isn’t. https://t.co/qhGZgxwg7z

📝 @SameeaKamal & @jeremiak
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[CalMatters @CalMatters]

But more than 70% of the 1,118 reports due in the past year were not submitted to the Office of Legislative Counsel, the public repository for the reports, according to a @CalMatters analysis of its records. As for the reports that were filed, half of them came in late.

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[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

With the state facing a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, transparency around tax $ spent on critical wildfire programs is more important than ever.

We're encouraged to see @AsmCottie lead legislation to tackle this issue head-on.

https://t.co/QegvbOEIXH

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

The Governor recently signed #AB541 into law, which would requiring testing for harmful chemicals in drinking water following a wildfire.

We applaud @JimWoodAD2 for leading the charge on this critical effort.

📰 Full Release: https://t.co/pqGYhNjxXC

[BuildStrong America @BuildStrongUSA]

The depletion of the DRF and switch to immediate needs funding is the result of disaster after costly disaster.

Congress MUST act on either a CR or emergency supplemental in order to continue recovery in #Maui and prepare for the after effects of #HurricaneIdalia.

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

"But while climate change played a role in some of those elements, the [Maui] disaster was also compounded by government policies, communication failures and other issues."

🎯 This is key - fire risk mitigation requires a holistic approach, starting with more transparency.

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

Global firestorm: A summer of infernos in Canada, Greece, Hawaii and beyond point to the future https://t.co/piMb9f6KLJ

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

Global firestorm: A summer of infernos in Canada, Greece, Hawaii and beyond point to the future https://t.co/piMb9f6KLJ

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

Wildfire risks are worsening across the country, including in California.

An adaptable strategy, more accountability about where $ is spent, and increased transparency and accessibility for existing resources are critical to addressing this threat going forward.

[Axios @axios]

Power companies and grid operators increasingly risk financial calamity from natural disasters, with challenges intensified by operational hurdles, soaring costs and the effects of climate change.
https://t.co/PqGR9QgBDr

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

Great new overview and resource from @CalMatters on wildfires.

Understanding the growing costs and risks of this worrying wildfire trend is critical to making our communities safer.

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

Today, CalMatters launches a new way to track major wildfires in the state: a dashboard that features an up-to-date map that combines both state and federal information, that explores both the current and historical context of wildfires and much more. https://t.co/HeWauYnyAF
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[BuildStrong America @BuildStrongUSA]

BuildStrong Executive Director @NatEnclade addressed the need for a more comprehensive approach to resilience in the shifting national disaster landscape at the recent @USCCFoundation #BuildingDisasterResilience conference.

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https://t.co/XVIiTYwk28

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

A good analysis by @PewStates on just how effective #AB788 from @AsmCottie would be in managing wildfire risk. #caleg

[Pew States @PewStates]

States have scarce resources to fight increasingly large and destructive wildfires.

A new bill in California aims to help officials use what they have to better:
🛡️ Protect communities
💸 Manage costs
🔎 Boost spending transparency

#CAleg https://t.co/oZy9HkUAJH

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

FEMA agency picks Sacramento and Boise to announce strategies for wildfire prevention https://t.co/QKiOk20fmJ

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

More good news for all Californians living under the threat of wildfires.

Enhanced transparency is fundamental to maximizing our resilience and investment in these vulnerable communities. #AB788 #caleg

[Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris @AsmCottie]

Excited to share that my oversight bill AB 788 has passed Assembly Natural Resources. This bill will ensure that taxpayer dollars are used effectively toward reducing the main drivers of catastrophic wildfires & improve the resilience of increasingly vulnerable communities.#CAleg

[BuildStrong California @BuildStrongCA]

Atmospheric rivers now have intensity rankings https://t.co/IgVTHLV014

[BuildStrong America @BuildStrongUSA]

“Providing aid to these communities is a core part of the Build Strong Coalition’s mission."

💬 @NatEnclade

[Natalie Enclade @NatEnclade]

⁦@AsmPetrieNorris⁩ bill should be a welcome sight for all Californians who are under increasing threat from wildfires. Knowing where the $ is going will be crucial for transparency and accountability for taxpayers #wildfire ⁦@BuildStrongCA⁩ https://t.co/gTBjAinKBv