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1F5A95C5463A6C5E872588950058685F Hearing Summary

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BILL SUMMARY For WILDFIRE IMPACTS TO DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND WILDLIFE

INTERIM COMMITTEE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Aug 5, 2022
Location Old State Library

Wildfire Impacts to Domestic Animals and Wildlife - Committee Discussion Only


	10:05:40 AM	Dr. Maggie Bladwin, State Veterinarian, Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), introduced herself and gave a presentation that can be found here: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2._wildfire_impacts_to_domestic_animals.pdf.
	10:06:55 AM	Dr. Baldwin gave a brief overview of the current local animal response, state response from the CDA, the new role in CDA for agriculture emergency coordinator, livestock and companion animals, state support for local efforts, communication and coordination, state resource needs, and the complications of multi-jurisdiction scenarios.
	10:15:52 AM	Dr. Baldwin went into more detail about the new CDA Agriculture Emergency Coordinator position and their duties. Additionally, Dr. Baldwin detailed recommendations to be better prepared for wildfire. These recommendations include community educational events, regional census for animals, prep4agthreats.org, and applying lessons learned.
	10:19:46 AM	Dr. Baldwin responded to questions about cattle and other livestock evacuation during a fire.