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PREPARING FOR FIRE RISKS and AVOIDING SCAMS. • STAY INFORMED: You will be advised potential evacuations as early as possible. Listen to loaca radio or TV for update from authorities. • OFFICIALS DECIDE: Fire officials decide when and where to evacuate based on the fire wind and terrain. • LAW ENFORCEMENT ROLE: Police enforce evacuation…
WILDFIRE REALITY CHECK The 2024 wildfire season has already been severe, with significant fires in Northern California, the Pacific Northwest and Canada. The Park Fire has burned over 380,000 acres, and Oregon’s Durkee Fire has scorched more than 280,000 acres. In Alberta, huge wildfires destroyed up to half of the historic town of Jasper, forcing…
News from Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council – March 2025 (Submitted by Dave Mason, SRFSC) While we saw some rain in February, and we may see more this month, it may not be enough to significantly reduce the fire risk in our community. It’s important to stay prepared as fire danger remains a concern. The…
The Foundation of Community Strength The strength of any community lies not in its infrastructure or economic indicators alone, but in the quality of connections between its members. The Social Capital Project, a bipartisan initiative of the US Congress Joint Economic Committee, has documented a decades-long decline in American social capital — the networks of…
If you look up the definition of fear, there are thousands of definitions. The best way to dispel fear is to be prepared, do everything you can to be prepared for whatever it is you fear. Here are 10 home preparedness tips to help you be prepared for a disaster of any type: •…