Wildfire Emergency Act of 2021

The Wildfire Emergency Act of 2021 aims to reduce the severity of wildfires and improve community safety through large-scale forest restoration and energy infrastructure upgrades. The bill would establish specialized training centers and grant programs to grow the wildfire mitigation workforce, while also funding "microgrids" to ensure that critical facilities like hospitals can keep their power on during fire-related emergencies. For residents in high-risk areas, these measures are designed to decrease the likelihood of catastrophic fires and minimize the impact of power shutoffs and grid failures during fire season.