On May 3rd, between 10:00 and 1:00, you’ll want to visit Mortimer Farms. That’s because it’s one time during the year when entrance is FREE. However, the real reason you’ll want to be there is the 5th Annual Dewey-Humboldt Firewise “Don’t Get Burned” Event.
Once a year, Firewise brings the first responders and emergency agencies to you without having to call 911. The intent is to provide our community the face-to-face time where you can interact directly with those who provide you support, whether before, during, or after a local calamity.
In our neck of the woods, we’re not likely to experience a hurricane, a massive tornado, or an ice storm that downs powerlines and topples trees, but nearly all of us live in an area where a spreading fire is a real threat, and we’re incredibly lucky to have an abundance of folks that both understand that and are prepared to react in order to minimize the impact to you.
Are you ready for a possible evacuation? The County’s Emergency Management experts can walk you through what to expect. Do you want to know what plants are safest and most dangerous in our environment? Master Gardeners will be there to guide your choices. If there’s danger nearby, do you know what to do with your pets and large animals? A whole slew of volunteers will provide knowledge of what you can do now and what they’ll do for you. Just in case it’s your best option, are you curious about evacuation centers? Red Cross will fill you in on everything about them. Do you want that photograph where your child is wearing a firefighter’s helmet behind the wheel of a firetruck or getting a hug from Smokey Bear or Deputy Do-Right? Ya – that can be arranged.
Do you want to talk to someone about all that chaparral in your backyard? Companies that are trained to limit fire risk without moon-scaping your property will gladly discuss your situation. Have you thought about how an ambulance will come to your rescue when your gate and front door are locked? Those that have responded to those situations will let you know how they’re handled. Are you curious about how to prepare the entirety of your property to survive wildfire? We’ll have lots of experts willing to answer all your questions. And have you decided that you finally want to be part of the solution, get involved, and volunteer to help? You’ll have an abundance of options.
Along with knowledge, there’ll be presentations to winners of a countywide contest where students created artwork depicting their knowledge of home and wildfire safety. This year, the turnout was amazing and the winning entries spectacular. Each student and their teacher will be recognized, and if you’d like a reminder of their messages, a calendar will be available that focuses on their masterpieces.
Additionally, you can enter a free raffle for a prize that will be chock full of fire safety items and gift certificates. Passport for Raffle Entry Event Layout. Abbreviations.
So, add the date and time to your calendar, come and get your questions answered, and have some fun!
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