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Georgia Forestry Commission warns of elevated wildfire risks after Hurricane Helene; describes response and prescribed-fire work
Summary
Johnny Sabo, director of the Georgia Forestry Commission, told the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee the agency is an emergency-response organization with roughly 400 wildland firefighters, described Hurricane Helene recovery work and urged increased firebreaks and prescribed burns to reduce future fire risk.
Johnny Sabo, director of the Georgia Forestry Commission, told the House Natural Resources & Environment Committee that the commission functions principally as an emergency-response organization and briefed members on post-hurricane risks, firefighting capacity and prevention strategies.
Sabo said the commission employs about 524 people, roughly 400 of whom are emergency responders or wildland firefighters. "We are an emergency response agency at heart," he said, and described a rapid response during Hurricane Helene that included clearing…
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