Planning ahead!
Posted May 17, 2012 at 1:31 am by Ian Byington
San Juan County
Community Wildfire Protection Plan & Wildfire Risk Assessment
Public Meetings!
Shaw Island – May 21st 5:30 pm at the Community Center
Friday Harbor – May 22nd 5:30 pm at 1011 Mullis street
Waldron Island – May 23rd 11:00am at the Post Office
Orcas Island – May 23rd 5:30 pm at 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound (Meet & Greet 4 pm – 5 pm)
Lopez Island – May 24th 5:30 pm at 2228 Fisherman Bay Road
Getting ready....
These public meetings will address the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Wildfire Risk Assessment being developed for San Juan County. Public input is being sought to better understand the vulnerability of County residents, businesses, and resources to wildfire. The purpose of this plan is to promote awareness of the countywide wildland fire hazard and propose workable solutions to reduce the wildfire risk.
The planning committee is working on:
- Mapping the Wildland Urban Interface in San Juan County.
- Improving public awareness and educating the public about wildfire risk.
- Evaluating strategies for landowners to lessen wildfire potential.
- Addressing areas of inadequate fire protection.
- Recommending risk mitigation projects.
These meetings are open to the public and will include slideshow presentations by wildfire specialists and local personnel working to develop these plans.
Learn about the assessments of wildfire risk and the wildland urban interface of San Juan County. Discuss YOUR priorities for how our community can best mitigate these risks.
The planning committee would like to provide the opportunity for meaningful discussions among community members and local, state, and federal government representatives regarding their priorities for local fire protection and land management.
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I just want to make this crystal clear: This is NOT an attempt to create a bunch of new regulations. The goal is twofold: First and foremost the idea is that everyone who lives in and loves this County to be fully aware that we are always at risk of a serious wildland fire. The second goal is to make sure that the first responders, who are volunteers for our community, know where the dangers are, and are ready to keep themselves safe while they work to help the rest of us.
If we achieve these goals, the result will be a safer community. And, if EVERYONE participates, it will be a true community effort, which is the hallmark of living in San Juan County. So, please mark your calendar and attend the planning meeting that is most convenient for you!
Steve Marler, County Fire Marshal & Fire Chief of San Juan, Brown & Pearl Islands
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