This Project Wildfire newsletter contains information and resources to enable individuals and communities to safely live with wildland fire. Project Wildfire's mission is to prevent deaths, injuries, property loss and environmental damage resulting from wildfire in Deschutes County.
As our weather turns from cool and moist to hot and dry over the coming weeks (it will, I promise), this edition of the Project Wildfire newsletter brings you a few resources to help you stay informed and prepare for the summer wildfire season.
You still have 4 days to take advantage of FireFree!
While the wet cool spring weather has made it a bit challenging to get outside and create and maintain your defensible space, if you live near one of the three transfer stations (Negus, Northwest or Southwest) you still have time to drop off your yard debris for free. Visit https://www.firefree.org/firefreeevents/ for all the details on operating dates, times and locations.
Centraloregonfire.org is your one stop shop for fire, smoke and health information in Central Oregon
If you find yourself wondering about what the current air quality is, where the smoke is coming from, or what the most recent update to a nearby wildfire is, look no further than centraloregonfire.org.In addition to the news feed (blog) on the home page you can find interactive maps showing current incidents, air quality and the Deschutes County evacuation map as well as tips for protecting your health when there is smoke in the air. While you are on the website sign up to the email list if you want to receive new content by email.
Review our evacuation videos and make a plan in case of evacuation this summer
