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Ashland,Oregon: 2019 Firewise Clean Up Day

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Announcement City of Ashland, Oregon

Save the Date!   Firewise Clean Up Day –  Saturday May 4th, 2019!

Recology Ashland, Ashland Fire & Rescue and the Wildfire Mitigation Commission are proud to announce the eighth annual
FREE Green Debris Drop Off Day!

Create a Firewise yard before fire season starts by removing the “fuel“ from a potential wildfire. Ashland residents are invited to drop-off their green debris free of charge!

When: Saturday, May 4th, 2019 from 8 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Valley View Transfer Station 3000 N. Valley View Rd.
Who: All Ashland residents showing proof if id (drivers license, utility bill, etc)
Why: Removing fine fuel like leaves, pine needles and small branches away from your house and gutters can significantly reduce your wildfire risk and help prevent the spread of wildfire within the city of Ashland
How: Remove leaves, branches & other green debris from your yard and drop off FREE OF CHARGE to the Transfer Station. Volunteers will be on site to assist with removing green debris from your vehicle, trailer, etc.

ACCEPTED MATERIALS: Only organic green debris will be accepted.  This includes leaves, pine needles, small branches, brush and other green debris

PROHIBITED MATERIALS: Please leave trash, stumps, logs, firewood, & treated lumber at home.  If you bring your green debris in bags they need to be emptied and taken home.

 

https://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=16961

The Great Oregon ShakeOut

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October 19th 2017 10:19 a.m.

2017 ShakeOut!

Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:19 a.m. on October 19* during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills!

Oregonians can join them today by registering for the 2017 Great Oregon ShakeOut. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes– wherever you live, work, or travel. Learn tips on how to get 2 Weeks Ready and craft your own emergency kits here. ShakeOut is also a major activity of America’s PrepareAthon!

 

https://www.shakeout.org/oregon/

National Fire Prevention Week

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October 8-14 is National Fire Prevention Week. Everyone needs to have an escape plan – Every second counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!

• Practice home fire drills twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home and practice using different ways out.
• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them.
• Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find.
• Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire.
• Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.Fire_know 2 ways out.png

2013 Fire Season – It’s Over!!

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Greetings,
Thanks to our recent rain, Tuesday September 17th was the last day of the 2013 fire season. We made it through one of the hottest, driest and smokiest summers on record! The heavy smoke we experienced this summer from wildfires to our north is a timely reminder that we live in a region impacted by wildfire. Since beginning the Firewise Communities program in Ashland 3 years ago, not one home in Ashland has been lost to wildfire. This result is no accident. It is the result of many people and groups working together to make Firewise choices.
Thank you for  all of your efforts in being prepared for wildfire: creating defensible space around your homes, following the recommended Firewise landscaping guidelines and observing equipment use restrictions. These are all meaningful and effective ways to keep your home and community safe from wildfire.

As we enter the fall and winter months, please remember to tackle those Firewise projects you didn’t get to this year, utilize fire resistant landscaping plants and building materials whenever possible, and continue to talk to your neighbors about creating and maintaining a Firewise Community. Fire season will be back for sure next year, and you can find out what you need to do to stay prepared at www.ashlandfirewise.org

Thank you for all you did this year to keep our  community safe and prepared for wildfire.
Have a safe and happy autumn,

Ali True/Firewise Communities Coordinator
Ashland Fire & Rescue
541-552-2231 www.ashlandfirewise.org

Ali True: Firewise

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July and record setting heat are around the corner. Are you ready for wildfire? This is the time to be sure that firewood has been moved away from your home, the areas immediately adjacent to your foundation and underneath your deck are clean from debris and mulch (when is the last time you looked under your deck to see what an ember could ignite?), and that your roof and gutters are clean of debris. Trim back overhanging tree branches, clear dead vegetation, and keep your grass cut short. Make the area around your home defensible and a place where fire activity will decrease, not increase, due to overgrown and fire-prone vegetation. Other easy suggestions can be found here.

Please take a moment to know how to stay informed about wildfires: these are sites to bookmark or enter in your phone.

·         If you see smoke, call the Wildfire Hotline at 541-552-2490. It is a pre-recorded message with fire and smoke information that is updated as conditions change.

·         Know fire season restrictions at www.ashland.or.us/fireseason. This page will be updated as the fire danger level rating increases and equipment use restrictions take effect.

·         Register your cell phone with the Citizen Alert program. This service will notify you by text or call if we have an emergency, including a wildfire evacuation. Local landlines are already registered, but if you only have a cell phone, you have to register your number to receive the alerts. Also, be aware of our local 1700 AM Emergency Broadcast radio station.

·         For preparedness information, please Like the Ashland Firewise Facebook page and follow on Twitter. Great info, photos and information are posted here daily that can help keep you informed and prepared during fire season.

Lastly, please help to keep your community and neighborhood safe by respecting the ban on fireworks in the City, and pass the word to friends and neighbors. Did you know that personal fireworks injured 8600 people and caused 15,000 fires across the US in 2010? Because of our concern for the safety of our citizens, visitors, buildings and forest, personal fireworks and sky lanterns are not allowed in the city of Ashland any time of the year. Please respect this ordinance and do your part to protect our city and watershed from catastrophic fire. Fireworks are exciting and create a great show to watch…..when lit by professionals. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Thanks to all of you who have strived to make your home and neighborhood safer from the threat of wildfire by removing hazardous vegetation on your property or around your neighborhood. These actions do make a difference when a wildfire strikes and embers are in the air. Ashland’s 12 nationally recognized Firewise Communities are a testament to the  commitment Ashland residents share towards preparedness.

Remember that we all play a role in being prepared for wildfire. Have a safe summer season.

Thank you,

Ali True/Firewise Communities Coordinator
Ashland Fire & Rescue
541-552-2231
www.ashlandfirewise.org