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11/07/2007: "Firewise Awards On San Juan"

(L to R: Shaun Hubbard; Brent Johnson; Rebecca Smith; Chris Zerby; Ron Garner, & Chief Steve Marler)

The national project manager for Firewise USA, Judith Leraas Cook. came to San Juan Island to present awards to representatives of five communitues that have become part of the Firewise program.

Accepting the awards for their communites were: Shaun Hubbard-South Cady Mt; Brent Johnson-North Forty; Rebecca Smith- Cape San Juan; Chris Zerby-Hillview Terrace III, and Ron Garner of Alsaka Place. An award was also earned by Hillview Terrace II.

The presentation was held at the Mullis St fire station headquarters.. The Firewise program helps communities protect themselves from the threat of wild fires by providing -among others things- advice on how to prepare for a wild fire before it happens.