Senator Murray Statement on Wildfire State of Emergency in Washington State
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"The historic wildfire season, emergency drought declaration, and heat waves this summer are stark reminders that the climate crisis is here and now--not some distant worry for another day," said
During the event,
"Devastating wildfires and record-setting droughts are quickly becoming the new normal,"
"In our area wildfires have become more frequent, severe, and intense, which carries of course potential for disaster. For the health and wellbeing of our state's communities and natural areas we need to work together urgently now to assure that we address this proactively, so Senator I appreciate your work on behalf of our nation because we can'afford to live year by year hoping the inevitable is not going to happen," said
"With the COVID era that we're in, the training opportunities have really been hard to get. So federal dollars on the training side of things to get folks out there on the ground and properly trained - to get them the equipment and resources they need - those grants that give our folks the resources they need are very critical to the success of our programs and managing all this," said
"This summer was yet another wake-up call for the
In addition to helping secure
She has also prioritized securing the necessary funding for the
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