U of I Extension and partners to host “Community Fire Resources Workshop”
3/30/2023
U of I Extension and partners to host “Community Fire Resources Workshop”
Forest fires are a fact of life in the Inland Northwest. Homes located on forested lands (the "wildland interface") can be at high risk from forest fires. Rural homeowners can lessen that risk if they modify their houses and landscapes to make them less likely to ignite and easier for firefighters to access.
On Saturday, April 15, 2023 a 3-hour “Community Fire Resources Workshop” will offer rural homeowners an opportunity to learn about fire resources available to them, discuss their wildland fire experiences, and learn how to assess their homes' interface fire risk.
The Community Fire Resources Workshop will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9 am to Noon at the Kamiah Chamber of Commerce meeting room (located at 518 Main St. in Kamiah). The program can accommodate a limited number of people. Those wishing to participate should pre-register at the University of Idaho Extension Office in Lewis County by Monday, April 10, 2023. This program is free and handouts, materials, and refreshments will be provided. For registration questions, contact the University of Idaho Extension Office in Lewis County at (208) 937-2311 or audrac@uidaho.edu. This program is being held in conjunction with the Idaho Firewise, Idaho Department of Lands, Kamiah Fire and Rescue, Nez Perce Tribe Forestry and Fire, and US Forest Service Fire Division.