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04/29/2013

New South Dakota wildfire preparedness PSA

Andrew Tate the South Dakota State Firewise Liaison forwarded me this newly created public service announcement this past weekend.  Andrew indicated this PSA will be scheduled to run on local South Dokota television networks through spring and summer as a part of the Great Plains Fire Safe Council initiative to promote wildfire preparedness. South Dakota currently has 7 recognized Firewise Communites/USA sites, the first being the Mountain Plains 1 and 2 neighborhood developments that was first recognized in 2003.

 

 

Posted by on 04/29/2013 at 11:15 AM in Communications, Community Action, Education, Film, Firewise, Mitigation, Wildfire Hazards, Wildland Urban Interface | | Comments (0)

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05/18/2011

Firewise releases new DVD - "Safer from the Start: Developing a Firewise Community"

FWC40511D NFPA's Firewise Program has just released a new DVD, "Safer from the Start: Developing a Firewise Community". This DVD was developed for developers, builders, fire and emergency professionals, landscape architects and residents.

Developing a Firewise community in an area that is prone to wildland fire and making it safer can be done cost effectively with great benefits. Safer From the Start: Developing a Firewise Community documents the journey of one developer that incorporated Firewise principles when he developed a new subdivision. It covers the agencies he worked with, changes he made to his original plan, types of construction and landscaping materials he used that ultimately created a safer environment for the potential homeowners, yet still offers homeowners great amenities at minimal cost. The video also covers what could happen and the risks to property and people’s lives when Firewise steps are not implemented.

In addition to this video the following publications and videos may be of interest and complement this new video: Safer from the Start Pamphlet, Firewise Guide to Landscape and Construction Brochure, Communities Compatible with Nature Brochure, Making Your Home Firewise Video (DVD/VHS), and Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions DVD. All of these are free of charge and may be ordered from the online Firewise Catalog.

- Cheryl

Posted by on 05/18/2011 at 10:44 PM in Catalog, Education, Film, Firewise, Wildfire Hazards | | Comments (0)

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