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PUBLIC
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.






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