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10/28/2007: "You Are Invited To An Award Dinner"

Five S J I Communities have been Awarded National Firewise Status by Firewise USA . Firewise is a program that helps communities protect themselves from the threat of wild fires by providing -amoung others things- advice on how to prepare for a wild fire before it happens.

The communities of Cady Mountain, Cape San Juan, North Forty and Hillview Terrace II & III have joined seven other San Juan Island Firewise Communities with national status. To honor this achievement, San Juan Island Fire Department will present them with signs and plaques at a Firefighter's dinner on Monday November 5, 2007 at 6 PM. Space is limited, so please RSVP at 378-5334.




The presentation will be held at the headquarters fire station located at 1011 Mullis St. All Firewise members as well as anyone interest in learning about the program are invited to attend. The national project manager for Firewise USA, Judith Leraas Cook, will speak and answer question about the program.

Working together as a neighborhood is a more productive and fun way to accomplish this goal. Simple ideas, such as keeping gutters clean of potential fuel to more complex projects like developing an escape plan are all part of the program.

Firewise USA is voluntary and communities choose the elements of the program that best fit their needs. Individuals can also plan ahead by having a home evaluation done by a specially trained member of the fire department. Home evaluations are free and can be obtained by calling Ron Garner, Firewise Coordinator, at 378-7722.