Firewise
Every year, devastating wildfires burn across the United States. At the same time, a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk.
While these fires will continue to happen, there are things you can do to protect your home and neighborhood as well as your family’s safety. The Firewise USA® program is here to help you get started.
How to prepare your home for wildfire: FirewiseHowToPrepareYourHomeForWildfires
Okanogan County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
The Okanogan Conservation District connected with various partners across Okanogan County to update the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) in 2024. This document was first developed in 2009, and was last updated in 2013. The CWPP is a vital document for the future of wildfire resiliency in Okanogan County.
What is a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)?
The CWPP is a planning document that captures the collaborative process, values, and priorities of stakeholders who are working to prepare for wildfire. This process involves gathering community input, assessing data, and local decision making to prioritize and implement wildfire mitigation actions that can occur within 5-10 years.
Asbestos Safety
Wildfires pose a threat for asbestos exposure as they move into cities and residential neighborhoods with structures built before 1980, when asbestos was commonly used in construction. When these structures catch fire, asbestos products become damaged and release carcinogenic fibers that become airborne and transportable in smoke. This leads to asbestos exposure among first responders, cleanup crews and nearby residents.
Learn how to prevent asbestos exposure when preparing for and cleaning up after a natural disaster. Visit this website for more important info:
https://www.asbestos.com/asbestos/natural-disasters/
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