The Florida Division of Forestry and the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) are teaming up to present "How to Have a Firewise Home" on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011, 5:30PM- 8:00PM at the South Walton Fire District, 911 N. CR 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
The workshop is designed to help homeowners learn how to protect their families and homes from wildfire. Everyone is welcome to come to this free workshop, and a free dinner will be provided.
Many South Walton County residents live near natural areas. While these natural areas are part of what makes Walton County a great place to live, there is also a wildfire hazard potential. Fire is a natural part of Florida. Come learn simple things that you can do to make your home and community more wildfire safe.
Workshop topics will include: how to know if you are at risk for wildfire, why homes burn, fire's natural role in Florida, Firewise construction and landscaping, and the national Firewise Communities/USA program.
Representatives from the Florida Division of Forestry will be on hand to discuss this important issue and to answer questions. Dinner will be provided at 5:30PM catered by U.S. 98 Barbeque, and everyone will get free materials and Firewise items. Please call Firewise Workshop Coordinator, Elise Cassie at 352-359-0722 or email ecassie@normandeau.com, or online at FIREWISE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, which will reserve your seat and will also serve as a head-count for dinner.
For media interviews and photo and video opportunities, contact Brian Goddin-Wildfire Mitigation Specialist/ Public Information Officer: Florida Division of Forestry (Chipola District) at 625-6621. To report a suspicious fire, call 547-7083. For more information about Florida's Division of Forestry, including wildfire information, or recreational opportunities, visit the DOF website at Welcome to the Florida Division of Forestry- FDACS. The Chipola Forestry Center of the Florida Division of Forestry consists of 7 counties including Bay, Walton, Gulf, Holmes, Calhoun, Washington, and Jackson counties.
The workshop is designed to help homeowners learn how to protect their families and homes from wildfire. Everyone is welcome to come to this free workshop, and a free dinner will be provided.
Many South Walton County residents live near natural areas. While these natural areas are part of what makes Walton County a great place to live, there is also a wildfire hazard potential. Fire is a natural part of Florida. Come learn simple things that you can do to make your home and community more wildfire safe.
Workshop topics will include: how to know if you are at risk for wildfire, why homes burn, fire's natural role in Florida, Firewise construction and landscaping, and the national Firewise Communities/USA program.
Representatives from the Florida Division of Forestry will be on hand to discuss this important issue and to answer questions. Dinner will be provided at 5:30PM catered by U.S. 98 Barbeque, and everyone will get free materials and Firewise items. Please call Firewise Workshop Coordinator, Elise Cassie at 352-359-0722 or email ecassie@normandeau.com, or online at FIREWISE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, which will reserve your seat and will also serve as a head-count for dinner.
For media interviews and photo and video opportunities, contact Brian Goddin-Wildfire Mitigation Specialist/ Public Information Officer: Florida Division of Forestry (Chipola District) at 625-6621. To report a suspicious fire, call 547-7083. For more information about Florida's Division of Forestry, including wildfire information, or recreational opportunities, visit the DOF website at Welcome to the Florida Division of Forestry- FDACS. The Chipola Forestry Center of the Florida Division of Forestry consists of 7 counties including Bay, Walton, Gulf, Holmes, Calhoun, Washington, and Jackson counties.