Lane County encourages residents to prepare and plan for wildfire season
“We have seen firsthand the devastation of wildfire in our community. We know that wildfire can happen here and we must all take steps to help prevent wildfire and protect our homes and businesses.”
Posted: May 1, 2021 4:28 AM
Posted By: Kennedy Dendy
LANE COUNTY, Ore. Saturday is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, and Lane County residents are encouraged to take part.
There are many steps the county recommends you take to stay prepared for wildfire season.
This includes disposing of lawn debris to reduce fuel. Also, you should clear needles, leaves and other debris from roofs, gutters, porches and decks. They also suggested moving firewood piles to at least 30 feet away from buildings, and keep lawns mowed and hydrated.
Do your part on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
May 1 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Do your part on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day By Jennifer Morejon | April 30, 2021 at 5:10 PM EDT - Updated April 30 at 7:16 PM
PEARSON, Ga. (WALB) - May 1 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.
The national campaign encourages people to take action and reduce wildfire risks.
Atkinson County Emergency Management Agency Director Robbie Stone said the county responds to quite a few wildfires.
Stone said the county has a lot of timberlands.
You’re encouraged to keep trees and plants trimmed away from your home.
Also, remove dead plants, leaves, and other shrubberies from around your home and work shed.
Posted:
April 30, 2021
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 1
Saturday, May 1 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and residents across the East Kootenay are being urged to spend some time tomorrow thinking about how they can help protect their homes and properties from the risk of wildfire.
“Whether you live in a municipality or in a rural area, there are a variety of actions each of us can take to reduce the number of wildfire hazards on our properties. From bigger actions like reducing fuel sources around your residence, to small ones like clearing eaves of dead, dry leaves and debris, there are numerous options to explore,” explained Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Wildfire Resilience Supervisor Terry Balan.
California Department Of Insurance Echoes Black Swan s Call For Transparency In Wildfire Risk Assessment
News provided by
Share this article
Share this article
LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Since its launch, Black Swan Analytics has advocated for consumers in wildfire areas who have been displaced by their insurance carrier because of either real or perceived wildfire risk. Today, Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, spurs enthusiasm for the recent proposal by the California Department of Insurance to provide greater transparency around wildfire risk ratings: The transparency contained in the new rules proposed by Commissioner Lara are vital to the true mission of Black Swan Analytics, which is to mitigate wildfire risk, stated Tammy Nichols Schwartz, Black Swan Analytics founder. Without this transparency, consumers lose. They lose their right to dispute any incorrect data and to understand the source(s) of their wildfire risk. They lose the ability to mit
While May 1, 2021, is
National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, the State of New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department wants us to remember that preparedness is year-round with their theme: Don’t Call Mayday! Be Prepared! With wildfires burning in Carson National Forest and near Ruidoso as this is posted, it seems especially apt to take actions on steps to protect our homes. The information below is from a press release sent by the state.
National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 1, 2021, is a single day for organizations and individuals to work together to raise awareness about wildfire risks and promote preparedness. This year with extreme drought and critical fire conditions across New Mexico, wildfire preparedness is more important than ever to protect our communities. The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) Forestry Division continues to work with partners at other state and federal agencies, national forests, and nongo