Grant County Firewise

04/03/2023

Save the date for The 2nd Annual GC Resource Fair!!

08/03/2022

Red Flag Warning

A red flag warning continues through this evening. Gusty winds in Washington and Northern Oregon will enhance fire spread potential, while scattered storms in Central and Northeastern Oregon could spark new fires. Remember to report new wildfires to local authorities!

08/02/2022

08/01/2022

📣🔥 Reports of wildfire starts in the Beech Creek area.

🛣️ Hwy 395 B closed near Mt Vernon.
🗺️ See tripcheck.com for details.
👨‍🚒 Multiple resources responding.
🚒 Beware of heavy fire traffic in the area.
ℹ️ More information will be shared as it becomes available.

U.S. Forest Service-Malheur National Forest

08/01/2022

📣🚩 Red Flag Warning!

🧭 OR Weather Zones 644 & 642.

🗓️ Effective 2 p.m. Sunday - 11p.m. Monday.

⚡ Abundant lightning!

⛈️ Although some storms will bring heavy downpour, there is a potential for for new fire starts with lightning.

🌬 Strong outflow winds may cause issues with fire control.

07/27/2022

Know your : In the Immediate Zone (the home & 0-5 ft around it) for wildfire, reduce embers that can pass through vents in the eaves by installing 1/8 inch metal mesh screening. Learn more: http://nfpa.social/tPIm50K5NtL

07/27/2022

Fire danger ratings are a complex system that determine how likely a fire is to ignite, spread and require suppression action. When you see a LOW, MODERATE, HIGH, VERY HIGH or EXTREME fire rating, that level has been set for the day based on weather, topography and other key risk factors, along with local fire managers' ability to respond.💡

07/21/2022

Congratulations Irene! You are instrumental in creating our Firewise Communities.

It’s time to hand out some hardware! We are so excited to announce that Irene Jerome has been awarded the 2022 Silver Sparky Award!

Irene has played a crucial role in Grant County and Eastern Oregon in helping communities be better prepared for wildfire. Irene was instrumental in creating seven Firewise communities in Grant County. She cares and is passionate about helping her fellow Oregonians. She is considered by many as a trailblazer in the Firewise Community in Eastern Oregon. Irene is someone you can talk to, collaborate with, share ideas with, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to wildfire prevention!

Congratulations Irene! This award is well deserved!

ABOUT THE SILVER SPARKY: The Silver Sparky is awarded to a member of the public who provides excellence in fire prevention and public safety education.

07/11/2022

Tip: When a wildfire threatens, it’s the little things like a broom or flammable deck furniture that can lead to loss.

When a wildfire threatens, it’s the little things like a broom or flammable deck furniture that can lead to loss. Hear from the experts: http://nfpa.social/Eqe350JRCPa

06/28/2022

As of Monday June 27th. Burn piles and barrels are prohibited. In unique or special circumstances, burning may occur only if permission is granted by the jurisdictions chief. 🔥🚫

06/08/2022

06/01/2022

As we near those months where you start seeing local businesses displaying "RED FLAGS", lets take a moment to understand their meaning:

Red Flag Warnings come from the National Weather Service and happen when dry fuels (grass, brush, trees) are combined with one or more of the following forecasts:
🚩dry lightning with less than one-tenth of an inch of precipitation
🚩any lightning after an extended dry period
🚩very low humidity with poor recovery overnight
🚩strong winds in already-low humidity conditions

Local businesses volunteer to participate in the "RED FLAG PROGRAM". They receive notification and post the flags to help spread the awareness. These flags are posted for the duration of the Red Flag Warning, and taken down when its over.