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Deschutes County, OR
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There's still time left to apply! Deschutes County has an opportunity for communities to apply for grants that will provide funding for projects that reduce the risk of wildfire.
Find more information and an application by visiting deschutes.org/grants.
ALT Photo of debris being cleared back.
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Tomorrow, our monthly newsletter the #FACCircular hits subscriber inboxes. The theme is "landscape treatments" and features a ton of great resources and ideas related to this timely topic.
Not a subscriber? No worries, quick fix. Get on the list here:
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Have you received a letter from @ORDeptForestry informing you your property is high or extreme risk? This is the number to call.
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During a wildfire, thousands of burning embers can be carried by the wind and land on your home. When embers land on or become lodged in easily ignited materials on or near your house, they ignite those materials. IBHS’s Wildfire Prepared Home seeks to reduce that risk. #wildfire
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#DYK 🔥You can check fire restrictions across FS & BLM lands in Central Oregon (Deschutes NF, @OchocoNatForest & Prineville BLM) by visiting our new interactive map! #KnowBeforeYouGo #OnlyYou
🗺️centraloregonfire.org/fire-r…
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To filter particles from smoke out of the air in your car or home, recirculate the air flowing through your air conditioner.
Visit CentralOregonFire.org for more tips to stay healthy during fire season.
ALT Infographic explaining how to keep indoor air clean.
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Use AQI to plan trips outdoors and help avoid smoke exposure. Visit CentralOregonFire.org/smoke-… to learn more about air quality impacts to your health.
As Oregon rolls out it's attempt at mapping the WUI it's a good time to give look back at this article on the folly of thinking we can map it in the first place. The WUI isn’t a place at all, it is a set of conditions.
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The July Project Wildfire newsletter comes out tomorrow featuring:
-release of a statewide wildfire risk map
-new resources to help prepare for smoke
-a recap of the June Project Wildfire meeting
If you aren't on the mailing list you can sign up here:
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Deschutes Co. Imposes Fire Restrictions kbnd.com/kbnd-news/local-new…
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It’s official! The 2022 wildland fire season has arrived in the NW.
🔥Willow Creek Fire 12 miles N of Vale, OR, is 42,128 acres 45% contained.
🔥In WA, the Touchet Fire is 6 miles north of Touchet, WA. This fire is 3,000 acres and 90% contained.
nwccinfo.blogspot.com/
ALT Photos 📸: Willow Fire.
ALT Photos 📸: Willow Fire.
ALT Photos 📸: Willow Fire.
ALT Photos 📸: Willow Fire.
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Air quality index (AQI) is an index that can tell you how much pollution is in the air and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. Visit CentralOregonFire.org/smoke-… to learn more about AQI and how to use it to protect your health.
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Protect your health by encouraging indoor play this fire season. For more tips to stay healthy this fire season, visit CentralOregonFire.org.
ALT Information on how to stay safe indoors during wildfire season.
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Protect your health this fire season. Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water when it's smokey outside. Visit CentralOregonFire.org for more tips to protect your health this fire season.
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Keep indoor air clean. Create a clean air room in your home. Visit CentralOregonFire.org for tips to protect your health this fire season.
Our June newsletter went out yesterday and you can view it here:
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Don't receive the newsletter? Hit the "join our list" button at the top of the page to sign up for future editions.
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#DYK You can text "COFIRE" to 888-777 to receive updates about wildfires in Deschutes County! Sign-up now to prepare for wildfire season.
ALT Text "cofire" to 888-777 to receive wildfire text alerts for Deschutes County. Visit centraloregonfire.org for fire information.
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The #FACCircular, our monthly newsletter, goes out to subscriber inboxes tomorrow. Not signed up for it? Get on the list!
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🔥Test fire is good on the @DesNatlForest’s Sisters Ranger District prescribed fire 2 miles south of Sisters adjacent to FSR 1505. Firefighters are hoping to accomplish 153 acres of prescribed fire in this area today.
