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Over the past few years in Napa County, we have seen several of the largest fires in California’s recorded history, consuming hundreds of thousands of acres, thousands of buildings, devastating our economy, impacting our health from the smoky air, and more. And, the fires seem to be increasing in frequency and in destruction.
As we work to recover from last year’s most recent fires and with this year’s drought conditions, it is a good time to look at ways to understand wildfires, our situation, what is being planned, and how we can be better prepared. How can we help mitigate the impacts of future disasters? What is Napa County doing to provide protection? What does it take to harden your home and be firewise? How can we adapt?
Come to this meeting on April 19 to find out how we can help our community and ourselves prepare for the future and have a more fire-resilient community.
Topic: Wildfires & Being Firewise
Speakers:Anna Chouteau, St. Helena Councilmember, Moderator
Alfredo Pedroza, Napa County Supervisor, Board of Supervisors, Chair
- Overview of Napa County Fire Recovery and Future
Geoff Belyea, Napa County Fire Chief
- Fighting Fires; Wildfire Protocols & Safety Tips
Christopher Thompson, President, Napa Communities Firewise Foundation; Firefighter
- Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Home Hardening
Joseph Nordlinger, President, Mount Veeder Fire Safe Council; Vice-President, Grants Mgmt., Napa Communities Firewise Foundation
- Fuel Mitigation, Defensible Space, Education and Outreach
Celeste Giunta, Executive Director, COAD – Community Organizations Active in Disaster
- Preparedness & Resilience
Dr. Tosha Comendant, Pepperwood, Conservation Science Manager
- Predict, Prepare and Adapt to Wildfire
Conchita Marusich, Democrats of Napa Valley Club, Panel Coordinator
When you register for this meeting, you will then get the Zoom info.
Register for the meeting here.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Johanna O’Kelley
President
Democrats of Napa Valley
PS Mark your calendar:
- The May Democrats of Napa Valley general meeting is Monday, May 17, 5:30pm (Zoom)
