Free Wildfire Safety Webinar Set For May 6
Free wildfire preparedness webinar set for May 6. The online event will cover home preparation, evacuation planning, wildfire risk reduction, local resources and burn restrictions, with speakers from the sheriff’s office, OSFM, DFPA and OSU Extension.
A free online webinar focused on wildfire preparedness is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, from noon to 1 p.m., offering residents a chance to learn how to get ready for fire season before summer conditions intensify.
“Wildfire Safety, Summer Readiness”, is being hosted by Douglas Public Health Network and Thrive Umpqua.
According to the event description, the webinar will highlight local organizations and state resources tied to wildfire season preparedness. Topics will include how to prepare a home for wildfire, planning for evacuations and where to find notices, wildfire risk assessment and mitigation resources, and information about public use and burn restrictions during fire season.
Featured speakers include:
- Kelsey Scandle, Fire Risk Reduction Specialist with the Oregon State Fire Marshal
- Brad O’Dell, Undersheriff with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
- Rachael Pope, Public Information Officer with the Douglas Forest Protective Association
- Alicia Christiansen, Associate Professor of Practice with the OSU Extension Office
Organizers are also promoting a wildfire safety gift basket giveaway for attendees.
The webinar is open to the public and is being held online.
Register on Zoom here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1617739513719/WN_eUHITG6sQhy4NjzBsaZ6vg
The Facebook event can be found here.
Comments ()