News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
The Santiam Canyon Long Term Recovering group (SCLTRG) has new funds available to assist homeowners in creating defensible space around their properties. Using money allocated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the SCLTRG […]
A community wildfire preparedness day is being held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Old School Community Center in Lyons, 22057 Emma St. A goal of the event is […]
About 50 people gathered Saturday morning at the Oregon Garden to learn more about wildfire resiliency and emergency preparedness. Experts from the Silverton Fire District, the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Oregon State […]
A defensible space and wildfire resiliency workshop featuring experts from around the state is set for July 22 at The Oregon Garden in Silverton. The 9 a.m. to noon event is free but reservations are […]
May is wildfire awareness month and the Oregon State Fire Marshal is asking Oregonians to take part by creating defensible space around their homes. This zone gives your home added protection against wildfire. Defensible space […]
Detroit-area residents participated Tuesday in a briefing with state officials on new codes that are being developed on “defensible space.” Defensible space refers to actions that reduce the amount of hazardous vegetation and combustible material […]
