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Fire officials share insight on recent fires, local prevention
Original post made on Dec 21, 2017
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Posted by Maggie Mah
a resident of Woodside: other
on Dec 21, 2017 at 4:22 pm
a resident of Woodside: other
on Dec 21, 2017 at 4:22 pm
Regarding the need for information/best practices to help residents reduce their risk in the event of a wildfire, there is already an excellent resource called FireWise. It is a national program created by the National Fire Prevention Association. The FireWise website has a wealth of practical and sometimes surprising information; easily implemented steps (turning one's property into a moonscape is not one of them) and incentives for community wide participation.
Woodside and Portola Valley held a joint two-day FireWise education program 9 years ago--absolutely one of the best things I've ever done. It's time for all communities to do this is now. Before it's too late.
Check out the FireWise website for more information: Web Link
