New York K 1316: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in the State of New York

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K01316 Summary:

BILL NOK01316 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORRules (DeStefano)

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MLTSPNSRAngelino, Bailey, Blankenbush, Brown K, Buttenschon, Chludzinski, Fitzpatrick, Gallahan, Griffin,
 Hawley, Jensen, Levenberg, Maher, McDonough, Miller, Norber, Ra, Santabarbara, Simpson, Smith,
 Stern

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BILL NOK01316 

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05/08/2026referred to calendar

05/11/2026adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 1316

BY: M. of A. Rules (DeStefano)

 MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
 May 2026 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in the
 State of New York

 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious
environmental disasters that affect the lives of citizens of New York
State; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Wildfire
Safety Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Wildfire Awareness Month; and

 WHEREAS, National Wildfire Awareness Month dedicates the entire
month of May to increasing prevention and preparedness for wildfires
throughout the United States; and

 WHEREAS, According to the National Interagency Fire Center, humans
cause an average of 68% of fires per year in the United States; of those
human-started fires, 2.8 million acres burn each year; in 2018,
8,767,492 acres burned due to human-started fires and lightning strikes;
and

 WHEREAS, There are steps to take to prevent wildfires; from using
fire resisting building materials to following the safety protocols for
handling fire when camping, heating your home or storing fuel, all New
Yorkers can take part in reducing wildfires; and

 WHEREAS, While wildfires may not be prevalent in every state, the
responsibility to be aware and alert belongs to everyone; the causes of
wildfires can occur in every state, and as mobile as our lifestyles have
become, everyone needs to be prepared; and

 WHEREAS, Before a wildfire, purchase a battery-powered radio to
receive information from local authorities during a power outage; find
an outdoor water source such as a pond, well, even a swimming pool, and
have a hose that can reach any area of your property; create a
fire-resistant zone free of leaves, debris or flammable materials for at
least 30 feet out from your home; regularly clean roofs and gutters;
make sure driveway entrances and your house number are clearly marked so
fire vehicles can get to your home; designate a room that can be closed
off from outside air; close all doors and windows; set up a portable air
cleaner to keep indoor pollution levels low when smoky conditions exist;
use fire-resistant materials to build, renovate or make repairs; and
post emergency phone numbers by every phone in your house and make sure
everyone has those numbers in their cell phones; and

 WHEREAS, If you have to leave your neighborhood, be prepared to
evacuate at a moment's notice and obey all evacuation orders from
officials; also, shut all windows and doors and remove flammable window
shades, curtains and close metal shutters; move flammable furniture to

the center of the room, away from windows and doors; shut off gas at the
meter, turn off pilot lights, shut off the air conditioning; gather up
flammable items from the exterior of the house and bring them inside
(patio furniture, toys, trash cans); turn off propane tanks and move
propane BBQ appliances away from structures; do not leave sprinklers on
or water running, they can affect critical water pressure; back your
loaded car into the driveway and keep all doors and windows closed;
ensure your emergency supplies kit is in your vehicle; and locate your
pets and take them with you; and

 WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of both
the prevention and preparedness of wildfires, and more must be done to
increase activity at the local, State and National levels; now,
therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliber