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McKenzie Firewise Public Meeting

ByTom Atkinson

Last night was the McKenzie Firewise public meeting and by all accounts, it was both robust and constructive. Below is a video, the planned next steps, the slides from the meeting, and here is a link to the Interest Form for those interested in board membership, landowner participation, and/or volunteering to help with the community-wide assessment.

Next Steps

Summer 2021

● Assemble a board

● Conduct community assessments

Fall 2021

● Wildfire Risk Assessment by ODF

● Board develops Action Plan

Winter 2021 – Spring 2022

● Complete work + log hours

● If requirements are met, certification

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