BOISE — Governor Brad Little held a press conference Friday to update Idahoans on the state’s proactive approach to wildfire prevention, as devastating blazes continue to engulf parts of Southern California.
“The devastating southern California fires are heartbreaking, and we continue to pray for the many families impacted,” Governor Little said. “However, the extent of the damage is, unfortunately, not altogether surprising. The decisions of California’s elected leaders have made many places in the Golden State unsafe to live. The opposite is happening in Idaho. We are strategically and proactively reducing fire risk and ensuring Idahoans’ property is covered.”
Governor Little highlighted progress since the release of Idaho’s first-ever Wildfire Report last summer. The report included 10 actionable recommendations for improving wildfire prevention and response, many of which have already been implemented…