Since this is a hybrid, do we begin a countdown to begin it or do we just proceed . I want to announce a couple of reminders. Those attending unvaccinated against Covid19 Need to stay masked throughout the hearing. Unvaccinated members may remove their mask only during their questioning under this five Minute Rule or unvaccinated persons can also attend remotely. Members should keep the Video Feed on. Members are responsible for their own microphones, but please keep your microphones muted unless you are speaking. If members have documents they wish to submit to the record, please email them to the committee clerk, whose emails have been circulated prior to the hearing. I want to say good morning and thank Chairwoman Johnson for agreeing to hold this hearing. She is in her district with the first lady of the united States Today and im honored to be able to chair this hearing on Wildlife And Fire science and i think it is very clear that in the 2021 Fire Season, we have already had that
We can hear you, sir. Thank you. So, we were waiting a minute, because the Conference And Caucus were meeting, but i think that we will begin since this is a hybrid, so we begin a countdown to begin it or proceed . Okay. This hearing will come to order and without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. And before i deliver my opening remarks, i wanted to note that the Committee Today is meeting both in person, and virtually, and i want to announce a couple of reminders to the members about the conduct of this hearing. First, members and staff are attending in person, and unvaccinated against Covid19 Need to stay masked throughout the hearing, an unvaccinated members may remove their hearing under the 5 minute rule, and unvaccinated members can attend virtually. Those virtually must keep the Video Feed on as long as they are present, and those present are responsible for your own microphone, and keep them muted unless you are speaking, and finally, if the me
Memories are responsible for muting and then beating themselves and please remember to mute yourself after you finished speaking. Consistent with House Resolution eight and the accompanying regulations, staff will only mute membersrs and witnesses asb appropriate window not under recognition to eliminate background noise. I will now recognize myself for Opening W remarks. Pursuant to notice were holding hearing entitled Brain Health, a global perspective. Global health must be a priority for us all. When people are not, when people in good health the world benefits. There are lessons learned from the u. S. That can be shared globally but also their has been extensive research around the world that the United States can learn and benefit from. Today we are turning our attention to our subject area of jurisdiction, global health. Having a healthy Functioning Brain affects Everybodys Ability to participate in the everyday life. This includes making wise decisions, solving problems creativ
Any time. All members will have five days to submit statements, extrinsic materials and questions for the Record Subject to the length limitation in the rules. Two Inches Something in the record please have your Staff Contact the subcommittee staff. As a reminder to members please keep your Video Function on at all times even when youre not recognized by the chair. Members are responsible for muting and unmuting. Please remember to mute yourself after you finished speaking. Consistent with House Resolution eight and the accompanying Regulations Staff will only need members and witnesses as appropriate when theyre not under recognition to eliminate background noise. I will not recognize myself for opening remarks. Pursuant to notice where holding a hearing entitled Brain Health a global perspective. Global health must be a priority for us all. When people are in good health the world benefits. There are lessons learned from the u. S. That can be shared globally but also there is been ex
Can provide an integrated early Warning System and Bert Picture of the incident. Sthrites can identify fires in low density areas and near critical infrastructure. Also it can be used to provide information about fuels and droughts. Maps can guide fuels and other mitigation projects. They can provide real time and interactive maps to assist commanders during a fire. Remote sensing data and risk maps can be used to provide predictive analytics. This information can be used to identify atrisk areas and Focus Community Preparedness for mitigation efforts. The u. A. S. Provides several capabilities. They can whoever over a fire. Infrared cameras can be used to identify hot spots and a wealth of real time data to firefighters in the field. Mr. Litzenberg the development. Firefighter location trackings tell would be a Game Changer T could improve Firefighter Safety and reduce the number of deaths and injuries that occur each year. I. S. C. Recommends the u. S. Forest service, fema, and Nist