This website requires javascript to run optimally on computers, mobile devices, and screen readers. Please enable javascript for the best experience!

2C992226B5A15D4A87258A1A005E1482 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT & DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

INTERIM COMMITTEE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Aug 29, 2023
Location LSB A

Department of Public Health and Environment & Department of Public Safety - Committee Discussion Only


	11:07:38 AM	Chief Mike Morgan, Director of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), Department of Public Safety, discussed what the DFPC is trying to accomplish and their wildfire mitigation priorities, including managing risk and the wildland-urban interface (WUI). He explained the need for collaboration between safety and public health officials when coming up with wildfire management plans.
	11:18:53 AM	Chief Morgan responded to questions from the committee on the development of prescribed burn strategies.
	11:22:37 AM	Scott Brookman, Senior Director of Public Health Readiness and Response, Colorado Department of Public Heath (CDPHE), gave a presentation on how CDPHE responds to wildfires and the smoke produced by them. He introduced his co-presenters, Kristy Richardson and Kristen Good. Their presentation can be found here: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/cdphe_wildfire_presentation.pdf
	11:26:10 AM	Kristy Richardson, State Toxicologist, CDPHE, discussed the health concerns that arise from the air pollution caused by wildfire smoke and the water contamination risks after a wildfire. She also discussed how certain groups are more vulnerable to the health impacts of wildfires.
	11:36:55 AM	Ms. Richardson responded to questions from the committee on how to identify the source of pollutants in the air and on what measurements were taken during the Marshall Fire.
	11:55:05 AM	Dr. Kristen Good, Health Equity Branch Deputy Chief, CDPHE, discussed the way that outdoor air pollution from wildfires can affect indoor air quality if a building does not have proper ventilation. She discussed methods to improve indoor air quality and the lack of a statewide clean air shelter program.
	12:07:46 PM	Director Brookman discussed communities that are disproportionately by wildfires and what CDPHE does to support them.
	12:08:41 PM	Dr. Good responded to questions from the committee on the funding and progress of the indoor air quality assessment pilot program.