Day 3 of #MeetTheFireResistantPlants : Mockorange is on the list.

This plant has a sweet-smelling flower. If taken care of properly, fire resistant-plants can add some beauty and help in your defensible space plan.

#DefensibleSpace #Plants #Oregon #WildfireAwarenessMonth

Join us tomorrow for a webinar about how our defensible space program can give you the tools and knowledge to start or enhance your defensible space.

Knowledge is power as we get ready for wildfire season!

Register Here: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/0d6f2ec5…

Defensible space tip: Bark dust or combustible mulch against your house could cause trouble and ignite during a wildfire. Protect your home and create a buffer with bare dirt or gravel.

Learn more: oregondefensiblespace.org

#WildfireAwarenessMonth #Oregon #WildfireReady

Day 2 of #MeetTheFireResistantPlants : Check out Carol Mackie, an evergreen shrub!

Remember fire resistant doesn’t mean fireproof. Even fire-resistant plants will burn if not well maintained.

Check out more tips to be #WildfireAware here: oregon.gov/osfm/education…

Today’s Wildfire Awareness Month Tip: Your defensible space can include bushes and trees. The key – make sure to keep bushes trimmed and trees limbed so they are not touching your home or other buildings.

Learn More: oregondefensiblespace.org

#WildfireAwarenessMonth

Fire-resistant plants are a thing! If taken care of properly, these plants can add some beauty to your home and help in your defensible space plan. Today, meet Salvia.

#DefensibleSpace #MeetTheFireResistantPlants #Plants #Oregon #WildfireAwarenessMonth

Welcome to #WildfireAwarenessMonth ! This week is all about defensible space and different projects you can do at home to be better protected from wildfire!

Today’s tip: Keep your roof free and clear of debris.

LEARN MORE: oregon.gov/osfm/education…

Today we celebrate the Oregon fire service and the work they do to keep communities safe across the state.

#MayTheFourth be with them on this #InternationalFirefightersDay and every day!

Thank you for your service. #MayThe4thBeWithYou

Join us next Thursday for a webinar on defensible space.

Come learn about how our defensible space program might be able to help give you the tools and knowledge to be better prepared for wildfire.

Register Here: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/0d6f2ec5…

May is #WildfireAwarenessMonth . Join Oregon State University Extension Fire Program for a webinar at 11 a.m. on May 2 on Oregon’s Diverse Fire Ecology, featuring a team of fire specialists sharing stories about how fire has shaped Oregon landscapes. Register at beav.es/cL3 #oregonwildfires

Friendly reminder: working smoke alarms save lives.

Test your alarms once a month to make sure they are working properly. If they need to be replaced, do so right away!

There are a bunch of events coming up for #WildfireAwarenessMonth . Some are happening this week. This is a great way to learn how to be prepared for wildfire.

Check out the Upcoming Events section on our NEW Wildfire Awareness Month webpage.

LINK: oregon.gov/osfm/education…

Excellent work! Thank you so much for having us!

#WorkingSmokeAlarmsSaveLives #SoundTheAlarm

ICYMI: We announced the recipients of the 2024 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant. These funds boost capacity during the summer months at local fire agencies across Oregon.

Read more at the link below!

LINK: apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroo…

Spring time is a dream time to create some defensible space around your home.

If you are looking to take advantage of the spring weather, we've got some resources to help guide any defensible space project ahead of wildfire season.

LEARN MORE HERE: oregondefensiblespace.org