Mt. Hood Wildfire Ready Spring Workshop 2024

On May 19, 2024, 69 residents attended the workshop and barbecue hosted by Welches Middle School.

Goals:

1. Increase participant understanding of principles and

   techniques that can be used to reduce risk in the home

   ignition zone (HIZ) and preparation for wildfire evacuations.

2. Increase participants’ skills at assessing vulnerabilities in

   the HIZ via a self-assessment and ability to take actions to

   reduce structure ignition potential on their own property.

3. Increase partner understanding of the needs and assets of

   local residents related to wildfire preparedness.

4. Strengthen relationships between Mt. Hood Corridor

   Wildfire Partnership partners and community members to encourage future partnerships, coordination, and skill- building.

Sessions offered:
Home Hardening, Defensible Space, Evacuation & Emergency Communications, Neighborhood Resilience