US SR247

Designates May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month"

From 2015-2024, an average of 62,435 wildfires burned 7,553,704 acres annually in the U.S., exceeding the previous 10-year average by 705,612 acres

Federal wildfire suppression costs exceed $2.5 billion per year, with total wildfire damage estimated at tens to hundreds of billions annually

Nearly 85% of wildland fires in the U.S. are caused by humans

Encourages wildfire awareness and preparedness at federal, state, local, and Tribal levels, and supports educational initiatives on preventative measures including home hardening, land management, early warning systems, and evacuation planning