OSU launches webinar series to help Oregonians prepare for wildfires
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The program will also host local online sessions with details about fire and emergency response specific to the county or area.
Posted: Mar 12, 2021 7:20 AM
Posted By: Chiann Nobrega
CORVALLIS, Ore. The Oregon State University Forest and Natural Resources Extension Fire Program is launching a free webinar series to help prepare Oregonians for future wildfire seasons.
The Wildfire Wednesdays webinar series is part of a statewide campaign called Fire Aware. Fire Prepared. It will introduce core ideas and list actions that families and communities can take to prepare themselves ahead of every wildfire season.
OSU Extension Service, partners offer free webinars to prep for wildfire season
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon State University Extension Service Fire Program is collaborating with state and community partners to launch a free webinar series to help prepare Oregonians for the 2021 wildfire season and beyond.
The “Wildfire Wednesdays” webinar series launches March 17 with a noon-1 p.m. presentation by Extension’s Forestry and Natural Resources Program’s Fire Program team. Webinars are scheduled for March 31, April 14, April 28, May 19, June 2 and June 16.
The 2020 Oregon wildfire season was one of the most destructive in state history. The fires killed at least 11 people, destroyed thousands of homes and burned more than 1 million acres. The smoke from the blazes blanketed western Oregon, leading to air quality that was hazardous for human health for two weeks.
OSU Extension launching Wildfire Wednesdays webinars March 09 2021
Statewide campaign aims to help Oregonians prepare for the reality of wildfire through greater awareness and actions
On March 17, OSU Forestry & Natural Resources Extension along with state and community partners, will launch Wildfire Wednesday s lunch and learn, Fire Aware. Fire Prepared.
OSU s statewide campaign aims to help Oregonians prepare for the reality of wildfire through greater awareness and actions, addressing preparedness at three levels:
1. Individual What you can do now to get yourself, your family, and your home ready.
2. Community How you can be a part of promoting a wildfire safe community.
3. Landscape How you can live and thrive in a fire adapted environment.