Sen. Dodd Secures $1.5 Million for Yolo Co. Wildfire Safety

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

WOODLAND – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today he has secured a $1.5 million budget allocation for Yolo County to be used for investments in wildfire safety and prevention as well as an additional $350,000 for a new fire engine in Clarksburg.

“With drought conditions and wildfire season off to an early start, it’s essential that Yolo County get the resources it needs to keep our community safe,” Sen. Dodd said. “We can do that by reducing combustible fuels, enhancing our alert systems and bolstering our firefighting forces. Given the recent fires in Yolo County, I’m glad California is able to make this important, local investment.”

The $262.6 billion budget approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature includes investments in essential services statewide including a sweeping pandemic recovery program, improvements for education and funding for wildfire and drought relief.

Sen. Dodd secured several key allocations in his six-county North Bay district including $1.5 million for Yolo County alone. Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters, also voted in favor of the funding. The money is to be invested by the county in several specific areas:

Wildfire safety: For fuel reduction, alert warning systems, and fire preparedness and mitigation.

Clarksburg: $350,000 to the Clarksburg Fire Protection District for a new fire engine.

County officials lauded the allocation.

 “The LNU Lightning Complex Fire made it clear that now, more than ever, we need to invest in wildfire prevention and preparedness,” said Yolo County Supervisor Don Saylor. “I’m grateful to Sen. Dodd’s partnership and advocacy to secure funds in the 2021-22 state budget to help Yolo County protect people and properties from wildfires in our community.”

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Senator Bill Dodd represents the 3rd Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Yolo, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Sacramento counties. You can learn more about the district and Senator Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd.