The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has organized a series of wildfire preparedness meetings in eastern Washington, including sessions in Twisp and Omak.
These meetings, free and open to the public, are aimed at helping residents in fire-prone areas think ahead and prepare for wildfire season.
The Twisp meeting will be on April 22 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Methow Valley Community Center. The Omak meeting will be on April 23 at the county fairgrounds from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Other meetings will be in Lyle on April 30, Wenatchee on May 7, Colville on May 14 and Yakima on May 21.
DNR officials will share current weather predictions for the upcoming wildfire season and explain how to protect homes, property and communities. Residents will be able to ask questions and get information about grants to help clear vegetation and trees to reduce fire hazards, how to sign up as a DNR wildfire contractor, and how to be trained in wildfire safety basics. There will be representatives from local fire districts, local law enforcement, federal agencies, conservation districts, and others.
For more information, call (360) 688-3392.
