~ Spokane County is gearing up for wildfire season with an upcoming event organized by the Spokane County Wildfire Mitigation Coalition. The event aims to raise awareness of wildfire risk, fuel reduction, and forest health by bringing together community members and regional partners.

As May is recognized as wildfire preparedness month, this event will provide residents with valuable education, resources, and practical steps to prepare for the upcoming season. It will also focus on supporting home survivability and post-fire recovery. The coalition hopes to showcase their collaborative approach in mitigating the impacts of wildfires across agencies and jurisdictions.

Attendees can expect presentations on various topics such as the connection between forest health and wildfire behavior, the impact of ember showers on homes, and steps to home hardening. The event will also feature a perspective from the WA State Insurance Commissioner on recovery following natural disasters like wildfires.

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While this is a county-wide event, both rural and urban residents are encouraged to attend as they can benefit from learning about ember showers and fire risks to their homes by connecting with wildfire mitigation professionals.

Nick Jeffries, co-chair of the Spokane County Wildfire Mitigation Coalition, is available for interviews from May 4 to 7 to provide further insight or support media coverage. The coalition also welcomes media attendance at the event and appreciates their help in sharing this opportunity with the community.

The Wildfire & Forestry Safety Fair will take place on Saturday, May 16 at Deer Park Fire Station 41 located at 315 Crawford Street. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Those interested can contact Nick Jeffries at 509-981-1176 or njeffries@spokanefire.org for more information. Let's all do our part in preparing for wildfire season and promoting a safer community.

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