BuildStrong California is committed to enhancing state, local, and tribal capacity to reduce disaster risk and protect homes, businesses, and communities.
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BuildStrong California retweeted
15 Jan 2025
"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."
14 Jan 2025
In neighborhoods that have suffered vast destruction from the Los Angeles wildfires, a few houses with fire-resistant designs remained standing.
We talk to their architects ⤵️ trib.al/gY2B6n1
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BuildStrong California retweeted
10 Jan 2025
"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."
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16 Dec 2024
"Of these disaster-relief grants, the state failed to use about 20% of the money that was available."
13 Dec 2024
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. cal.news/3BBxNeD
📝 Adam Echelman
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BuildStrong California retweeted
13 Dec 2024
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. cal.news/3BBxNeD
📝 Adam Echelman
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16 Feb 2024
“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.
15 Feb 2024
Learn what CalMatters found out about how difficult it is for lawmakers and voters to figure out what’s working — and what isn’t. cal.news/49hAM7H
📝 @SameeaKamal & @jeremiak
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BuildStrong California retweeted
15 Feb 2024
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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ALT A pie chart that shows 73% of the reports due within the past year were never filed with the Office of Legislative Counsel.
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15 Feb 2024
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.
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10 Oct 2023
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: tinyurl.com/ycxtp4ft
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BuildStrong California retweeted
29 Aug 2023
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.
As of this morning, FEMA's disaster relief fund has $3.4 billion remaining, and FEMA will now prioritize its funding on immediate needs, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says.
"It is not a permanent solution," she says, calling on Congress to approve more funding.
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23 Aug 2023
"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.
23 Aug 2023
Global firestorm: A summer of infernos in Canada, Greece, Hawaii and beyond point to the future latimes.com/california/story…
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23 Aug 2023
Global firestorm: A summer of infernos in Canada, Greece, Hawaii and beyond point to the future latimes.com/california/story…
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21 Aug 2023
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.
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.
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15 Aug 2023
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.
15 Aug 2023
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. cal.news/459g7R4
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BuildStrong California retweeted
15 Aug 2023
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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17 Apr 2023
A good analysis by @PewStates on just how effective #AB788 from @AsmCottie would be in managing wildfire risk. #caleg
17 Apr 2023
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 pew.org/3KLggBu
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17 Apr 2023
FEMA agency picks Sacramento and Boise to announce strategies for wildfire prevention idahostatesman.com/news/poli…
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28 Mar 2023
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
28 Mar 2023
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
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BuildStrong California retweeted
10 Mar 2023
“Providing aid to these communities is a core part of the Build Strong Coalition’s mission."
💬 @NatEnclade
10 Mar 2023
Last week, @fema joined the White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the Black Resilience Network and others to discuss efforts to reinforce #climate resilience.
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BuildStrong California retweeted
3 Mar 2023
@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 oc-breeze.com/2023/03/02/224…
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