NY J01377

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Wildfire Awareness Month

Highlights that humans cause an average of 68% of wildfires annually in the United States, with 2.8 million acres burning each year from human-started fires

Notes that in 2018, 8,767,492 acres burned nationwide due to human-started fires and lightning strikes

Encourages prevention measures including use of fire-resistant building materials and following safety protocols when camping, heating homes, or storing fuel

Emphasizes the need for increased awareness and preparedness at local, state, and national levels regardless of wildfire prevalence in a given area