As summer looms, many Southern Oregonians have raised questions about the status of preparations for the 2022 wildfire season.
On Monday, June 13, OR State Representative Pam Mash will host an online forum that will bring together leaders and experts from local, state and federal agencies to share how they are planning to keep our communities safe.
The discussion will include emergency notifications, evacuations planning, firefighting personnel and equipment, and coordination among fire departments, municipalities and agencies that are working to reduce risk and to protect people and property.
Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available.
Presenters:
- Holly Powers, Jackson County Emergency Manager
- Chief Mariana Ruiz-Temple, Oregon State Fire Marshal
- Chief Mike Shaw, ODF Fire Protection; Tyler McCarty, ODF Southwest Oregon District Forester
- Chief Bob Horton, Jackson County Fire Defense District Chief
- Merv George, Forest Supervisor, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Link to attend online: bit.ly/3ag1Bjd
The meeting link may also be accessed here: oregonlegislature.gov/marsh