CFSC staff outline Wildfire County Coordinator program, funding and SB-973 reference
Summary
California Fire Safe Council staff briefed the council on the County Coordinator Program, noting coordinator tasks, coverage (47 of 58 counties), and that California allocated $9.5 million for the program; SB-973 was referenced as related legislation.
California Fire Safe Council staff Lara Buluc and Gaby Erazo updated the council on the Wildfire County Coordinator Program and CFSC priorities.
The minutes summarize: "CFCS County Coordinator Program - funding currently through July 2026, extension pending. County Coordinators assist in developing new FSC and Firewise communities, assist with developing and updating CWPPs... California allocated $9.5M for Wildfire County Coordinator Program - new program will allow County Coordinator teams to choose from a menu of deliverables. SB-973 Wildfire County Coordinator Program Bill."
Staff said program tasks include working with CAL FIRE, updating a GIS Networking Portal, attending QE training, hosting CWPP toolkit training and updating local CWPPs. The presentation referenced the CFSC 2025–2030 strategic plan’s first pillar to bolster county frameworks for wildfire resilience.
The minutes do not specify how much of the $9.5 million was allocated to Humboldt County specifically; staff said funding coverage is currently supporting 47 of 58 counties.
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