In the wake of the devastating wildfires, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for state-federal cooperation to ensure New York State is fully prepared to respond to wildfires and other threats.

“My heart goes out to all the Californians who have seen their communities, neighborhoods and homes go up in flames. We do know fires like them are becoming more and more frequent and destructive nationwide as well as in New York,” she said.  

Gillibrand spoke about the Jennings Creek fire that killed 18-year-old Daryl Vasquez and the smoke that came into New York from Canada. She wants to speak with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services on the emergency preparedness in New York State.