Assemblymember Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, announced Monday Assembly Bill (AB) 3267 passed the Assembly floor unanimously with bipartisan support, officials said.

AB 3267 requires the Office of Emergency Services to work with the access and functional needs community to update the State Emergency Plan, for when major disasters occur such as brush fires, can to Smith office.

“We have seen over and over again how wildfires — a persistent threat in the 38th Assembly District and California — disproportionately affect older adults, people with disabilities and our medically vulnerable population,” Smith said. “During disasters, it’s essential everyone gets to safety and individual needs are met. This bill ensures from planning to recovery, representatives from the access and functional needs community are heard.”

Santa Clarita residents requiring functional needs support services (FNSS) may include those with disabilities, older adults, women in late stages of pregnancy and people whose body mass may require special equipment, according to Smith.

These services are critical because they help members of the access and functional needs community maintain their independence in a general population shelter, according to Smith.

Support services may include durable medical equipment, consumable medical supplies, personal/communication assistance services and availability of food and beverages appropriate for individuals with dietary restrictions.

The bill sees to it that FNSS are considered in the emergency planning process.

AB 3267 passed the assembly floor with unanimous, bipartisan support, and now heads to the state senate before becoming law.

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