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ARE YOU READY TO GET FIREWISE?

INFO FOR THE SUMMER SEASON – Click below for information on the special "Monsoon Awareness Week" interactive feature on Arizona Daily Star all this week. There are also lots of links to other associated websites of interest:
Click HERE for Day 5: All about excessive Heat
Click HERE for Day 4: All about severe winds, dust storms and tornadoes
Click HERE for Day 3: All about Flash Floods
Click HERE for Day 2: All about Lightning
Click HERE for Day 1: All about Wildfires

HIRING THE DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS (DOC) CREW
The Florence Department of Corrections Wildland Crew (DOC) has been providing defensible/survivable space fuel thinning services in Oracle for the past few years. At times their backlog has been as long as a year, but right now they are nearly caught up, and are looking for projects. The crew consists of approximately 20 very hard working men who are equipped with chain saws and other equipment, including a large chipper machine. Contact us for an idea of fees. Most projects are completed in one day. If you or anyone you know, are interested in this program, please call the fire station (896-2980) and we'll be happy to work with you to make the arrangements. Here's some samples of before-and-after views.



What does being Firewise mean?

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CREATE SURVIVABLE SPACE
Firewise people create "defensible space” around their homes – meaning that you have a 30-foot perimeter of space around your home that is lean, clean and green. Lean means you prune back shrubs and tree branches within 15 feet of any structures. Clean means you clean out dead plant material from around your home. Green means you have planted fire-resistant vegetation and are keeping it healthy and green.

Make sure your home is properly house-numbered for emergency access and has its entryway clear from flammable material. Most of all, have a plan in case you need to evacuate due to fire.
Before you are confronted with an emergency, have emergency plans in place. Take into consideration family health needs of specific family members who may suffer from disabilities or medical conditions.