Hi Fireshed Members,
This week, March 28th- April 3rd, is Wildfire Awareness Week in New Mexico. This year’s theme is “Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round.” Take this week as an opportunity to talk with your friends, family, and neighbors about the upcoming wildfire season. The simple recognition that many of us live in wildfire-prone areas can increase awareness and motivate small actions that make a big difference.
This week’s Wildfire Wednesday features:
Fire Season Weather Outlook
2021 Fire Prevention Summit
Smoke preparedness webinar
Best,
Gabe
2021 Wildfire Season Outlook
This video from the National Weather Service in New Mexico takes a look back at 2020, follows with mid to late-March current conditions, and then finishes with a look at forecast projections for temperature and precipitation through the 2021 wildfire and monsoon seasons.
To watch the 2021 outlook, click here.
2021 Fire Prevention Summit
May 4th 9:00 am – 4:45 pm PST
Hosted by: Western Fire Chiefs Association
This is the first in a series of Wildfire Prevention Summits. This premiere event will examine the four primary causes (Arson, Accidental, Roadside & Utility Infrastructure) of wildfire ignitions with a focus on Roadside and Utility Infrastructure ignitions in the Western United States. The intent of the Summit is to provide a venue for an exchange of dialogue regarding current issues, best practices and emerging solutions on wildfire prevention. Our speakers and panels will provide a national perspective while discussing regional, statewide and local initiatives.
Fire safety professionals from around the world who are involved in wildfire protection and prevention are encouraged to attend this summit.
There is no cost to attend the Wildfire Prevention Summit!
To learn more, or to register, click here.
Smoke Preparedness Webinar
April 13th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm mst on FACNM Facebook Livestream
Save the date for this free, one-hour webinar about smoke preparedness through the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network featuring guest speaker Ali Lerch.
This webinar will provide general information about smoke from wildfire and prescribed fires as well as some specific resources to prepared you and your loved ones for wildfire season. Stay tuned to next week’s Wildfire Wednesday newsletter for more information!
Our speaker, Ali Lerch, has a wealth of experience ranging from a Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator in Ashland, OR, to her current role as a Wildfire Program Manager with the non-profit Coalitions and Collaboratives. Ali hosts the smoke learning group within the national Fire Adapted Communities Network and has been deeply involved in community outreach efforts throughout her career.