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Learning to live with Wildfires

Susan J. Prichard, a research scientist with the University of Washington and the Pacific Fire Sciences Wildland Laboratory has compiled a concise review of how wildfire has evolved in the Pacific Northwest and much of what is reported holds true for us in Central Oregon. Read the full article on The Conversation [CLICK HERE]. "After decades…

The Fire Adapted Communities Network (FAC Net) is a nationwide network that works with communities to create a more wildfire-resilient future. A “fire adapted community” consists of informed and prepared citizens collaboratively planning and taking action to safely co-exist with wildland fire. Deschutes County is a Pilot Community which means it is an area that…

Project Wildfire is the result of a Deschutes County effort to create long-term wildfire mitigation strategies and provide for a disaster-resistant community. Created by Deschutes County Ordinance 8.24.010, Project Wildfire is the community organization that facilitates, educates, disseminates and maximizes community efforts toward effective fire planning and mitigation. CICK HERE to download the Project Wildfire Toolkit with…

Brush, grass and forest fires don’t have to be disasters. NFPA’s Firewise Communities Program encourages local solutions for safety by involving homeowners in taking individual responsibility for preparing their homes from the risk of wildfire. Firewise is a key component of Fire Adapted Communities – a collaborative approach that connects all those who play a role in…