In 2017 and 2018, the Puget Sound region experienced wildfire smoke events caused by fires in the Pacific Northwest region and beyond. These events raised concerns about the potentially harmful effects of wildfire on our health, communities, and ecosystems.

Hosted by the Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative, this three-part webinar series discussed what has changed in terms of wildfire preparedness as a result of the 2017-18 wildfire smoke events and aimed to answer the following questions: What are communities doing to plan for and respond to wildfires? And what is being done to ensure that residents stay safe and healthy?

See below for information on the webinars and to download resources.

Webinar #2: Managing Wildfire Risk at the Wildland and Urban Interface

Managing wildfire at the Wildland-Urban Interface, or the WUI, is critical. This threat is exacerbated as more homes are built near and into forested areas. Join us to learn about updated mapping of the WUI by the Washington Department of Natural Resources and efforts to increase technical assistance to homeowners and communities in the WUI.

Date: July 30, 2020

Speakers:

• Ashley Blazina, Natural Resources Specialist, WA State Department of Natural Resources

• Jenny Coe, Resource Specialist, Community Wildfire Resilience, Whatcom Conservation District

• Dave Ward, Planning and Environmental Programs, Division Manager, Kitsap County