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Fire Marshal Hosts Wildfire Preparedness Webinars

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov

With May being Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will be hosting weekly webinars on several different topics ranging from financial readiness for wildfire to a fascinating look at fire-resistant plants.

Home Ignition

  • Thursday, May 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Evacuation Preparedness

  • Thursday, May 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Fire Resistant Plants

  • Thursday, May 24, 12:00-1:00 p.m.


Register for one or all of the webinars online.

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