Home fires claim seven lives every day, but you can help change that. Help keep your family safe by taking a couple simple steps: Test your smoke alarms monthly. Practice your 2-minute drill. You can request a free smoke alarm by calling: (541)749-4144 or visit, www.redcross.org/cascades Every day there are...
Home fires claim seven lives every day, but you can help change that. This spring, join our national movement and pledge to keep your family safe by taking 2 simple steps: Practice your 2-minute escape drill and test your smoke alarms monthly. American Red Cross volunteers will also Sound the Alarm in...
Borrowing from Broken Top’s example and resources found on ProjectWildfire.org website I have put together steps as a guide with tips and suggested resources to help communities plan neighborhood assessments or other Firewise projects throughout Deschutes County. The below process could be applied to just about any kind of Firewise...
Many people have had the wrong package delivered on their doorstep even though the person delivering the item thought they were in the right place. Sound familiar? Imagine if instead of delivering a package, first responders were on their way to your home. In an emergency, every second counts. One...
Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community fire protection. WASHINGTON—The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named the seven recipients of this year’s Wildfire Mitigation Awards. These individuals and organizations have earned the highest commendation for innovation and leadership in wildfire mitigation for their outstanding dedication to solving many of the most complex challenges posed by wildfire....