Summary:
This bill requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Office of Emergency Services, and the Department of Toxic Substances Control to form a workgroup addressing the exposure to toxic heavy metals after a wildfire. The workgroup will establish best practices and recommendations for wildfire-impacted communities and first responders to avoid such exposure. The entities in the workgroup will be authorized to contract with public universities, research institutions, and other technical experts to support their work.