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Rep. Garcia’s Bipartisan Bill Passes the House to Improve Flood Forecasting and Water Storage
Representative Mike Garcia's (CA-27) bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing flood forecasting and water storage has successfully cleared the House. The legislation, known as the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act, was integrated into the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023, specifically designed to enhance the prediction of atmospheric rivers, which are known for causing severe flooding and snowfall in California.In a statement following the bill's passage, Rep. Garcia highlighted the pressing need for improved forecasting capabilities, especially in light of the...
Rep. Garcia’s Bipartisan Bill Passes the House to Improve Wildfire Forecasting
Representative Mike Garcia’s (CA-27) Fire Weather Development Act has passed the House on a bipartisan basis on April 29, 2024. The legislation aims to enhance wildfire forecasting, detection, and communication during emergency events to better assist communities at risk of wildfires.Rep. Garcia stressed the importance of the bill, stating, “Our community is all too familiar with the dangers that wildfires pose to our homes and livelihoods.” He emphasized his dedication to improving wildfire prediction and response efforts to ensure the safety of homes and firefighters....