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County officials said a discussion on proposed forest treatments for the area that could prevent catastrophic fire and flooding is planned for March 5.
Experts say a catastrophic wildfire through the San Francisco Peaks could result in nearly $3 billion in damages. An engineering modeling company devised scenarios on the impacts of fire to Flagstaff and the surrounding areas. And NAU experts used that modeling to devise economic impacts from future fires. The modeling area comprises more than 21,000 acres of the Peaks and
Northern Arizona University is looking for ways to help secure affordable housing for firefighters in the Prescott area.Nancy Baca is part of the school’s research project, studying issues that affect recruitment and retention. She said on a firefighter’s salary, homes are hundreds of thousands of dollars out of reach and they can’t qualify for loans.
NAU will be working with CAFMA to find solutions for firefighter recruitment and retention.