Following a series of devastating brush fires across Brooklyn's parks last fall, local park organizations received $140,000 in "wildfire rapid response" grants to aid in recovery efforts. The funding, distributed to five park groups, aims to restore the damage caused by over 500 fires during the city’s historically dry period. Park officials emphasize that without adequate funding for maintenance and care, the risk of future disasters will only increase, highlighting the urgency of community support for park preservation efforts.
Without sufficient funding to prioritize the care and maintenance of our cherished parks, our ability to prevent such disasters is significantly impaired.
The recent and unprecedented wildfires critically damaged our city's essential park spaces, and this funding will help begin the necessary restoration.
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