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Administrator (FEMA)

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is responsible for coordinating the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters.

Chief (Forest Service)

The head of the U.S. Forest Service, which manages national forests and grasslands and provides assistance to state and private forestry programs.

Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Plan

A comprehensive strategy developed locally to protect a community from wildfires, including measures like early detection, evacuation planning, public education, and hardening critical infrastructure.

Critical Infrastructure

Essential public and private systems and services, such as transportation, communications, power, and water utilities, that are necessary for community safety and continued operations, especially during a wildfire threat.

Defensible Space Project

Activities like trimming vegetation, clearing brush, and removing dead plant material within a certain distance (usually up to 100 feet) around homes or buildings to reduce the risk of wildfire spreading to them.

Eligible Entity

The specific types of organizations or governments that can apply for grants under this program, including states, Indian Tribes, local governments, and fire departments.