Wildfire Preparedness Fair At COCC

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Bend Fire & Rescue, in partnership with the Central Oregon Fire Prevention Co-op, will host a Wildfire Preparedness Fair on Wednesday, April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Central Oregon Community College Mazama Gym (2600 NW College Way, Bend).

The fair is free to attend and will feature giveaways, presentations and tables throughout the evening with important safety information on topics such as:

  • Protecting your home before the fire occurs
  • Preparing for an evacuation with your family (including pets!)
  • Staying healthy when there are high levels of smoke
  • Navigating wildfire insurance
  • Grant opportunities to help keep you and your neighborhood prepared

The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Co-Op is a coordinated effort between several public safety agencies whose goal is to promote an interagency exchange of ideas and resources, like wildfire preparedness, by actively participating through coordinated fire and life safety education programs, projects and presentations. Bend Fire & Rescue is a proud partner of this organization and plays an important role in bringing wildfire safety information to Central Oregon residents.

For questions, please contact Bend Fire & Rescue Fire Investigator Melissa Steele at msteele@bendoregon.gov.

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