Chairman Barletta Issues Statement at Hearing on Impacts of 2017 Wildfires in U.S.
"The purpose of today's hearing is to explore the lessons learned from the catastrophic 2017 wildfire season that led to a record number of deaths and destroyed land and critical infrastructure throughout 10 western states, particularly
"First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been, and continue to be impacted by these wildfires, as well as their fellow Americans working to restore vital services to the affected communities.
"As the subcommittee with primary jurisdiction over the
"Unfortunately, 2017 was marked by many major disasters, and while there has been focus on Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, 2017 also included one of the worst wildfire seasons in
"The 2017 wildfire season was the most destructive and costliest for
"On
"The focus of DRRA and the SMART Rebuilding Act is to place emphases on predisaster mitigation to help ensure that our communities are well equipped to withstand disasters of all kinds. There is a clear return on investment from mitigation: for every
"The rebuilding that must be done in the wake of these wildfires provides an opportunity to encourage smart, resilient rebuilding, increased mitigation measures, and cost-effective federal investments.
"It is my hope that an examination of last year's wildfire season will help inform how to strengthen our ability to withstand future disasters of all types across the Nation."
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