Wildfire Preparedness Act of 2023
To procure firefighting equipment for the National Guard and local fire stations in Lincoln, in response to Canadian fires and potential for future fires in Lincoln
Section 1. Short Title
This Act may be cited as the "Wildfire Preparedness Act of 2023".
Section 2. Funding Procurement of Firefighting Equipment
a. The Government of Lincoln shall make a one-time payment of $250 million in order to fund the procurement of firefighting equipment, including but not limited to turnout gear, air packs, firefighting personal protective equipment, and trucks.
b. Half of these supplies shall be provided to municipal firefighting departments that are identified as being in need of equipment, with higher priority to rural departments. Departments may make requests to the Government of Lincoln to be identified as being in need.
c. The remaining half of the supplies will be provided to the National Guard of Lincoln in order to equip the personnel being sent to Canada in accordance with Governor Oleg's Executive Order #20.
Section 3. Effective Date
This Act shall take effect immediately.
Signed.
Oleg
