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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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🔥If conditions remain favorable, prescribed burning tomorrow (5/11) is planned for 2 miles south of Sisters along FSR 1505 (153 acres), east of Camp II OHV Staging Area on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District (200 acres) and 7 miles southwest of Crescent (51 acres).
The @DesNatlForest plans to cont. Rx burning on Weds. Rx burns decrease risk of high-intensity wildfire by reducing hazardous fuels. Firefighters work w/ smoke specialists to plan Rx burns when weather is likely to move smoke up & away from communities.
ℹ️centraloregonfire.org/2022/0…
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The @DesNatlForest plans to implement 2,700 acres of prescribed fire within Sunriver & La Pine wildland-urban interface. Ignitions could start as soon as next week & will intermittently occur over the next 4-6 weeks as safe & effective conditions exist.
ℹ️centraloregonfire.org/2022/0…
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Defensible space tip: Bark dust or combustible mulch up against your house could cause trouble and ignite during a wildfire. Protect your home and create a buffer with bare dirt or gravel.
#WildfireAwarenessMonth #Oregon #WildfireReady #DefensibleSpace
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Two Bend neighborhoods, one in Sisters among 17 across Oregon to receive $500 State Farm grants to assist with wildfire prevention projects. ktvz.com/community/2022/05/0…