Join us for a FireSafe Swan public meeting! The purpose of Firesafe Swan meetings is to provide a space where various stakeholders and community members are welcomed to share current projects, available resources, and community-led project initiatives.
Location: Swan Valley Office (6787 MT-83).
Agenda Highlights: TBD
Firesafe Swan is made up of individuals, neighborhoods, businesses, organizations (Swan Valley Connections, MT Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, US Forest Service, and Swan Valley Emergency Services), and wildfire professionals working together to create fire-adapted communities in the Swan Valley by providing leadership, technical assistance, education, and resources.
FireSafe Swan:
Is inclusive and welcomes all partners interested in creating fire-adapted communities.
Empowers residents in preparation before a wildfire starts. Preparation includes: awareness of seasonal conditions, home-hardening, creating and maintaining a Home Ignition Zone, coordinated fuels reduction for wildfire-resilience and forest health, family evacuation planning, and wildfire recovery
Assists landowners in understanding and reducing wildfire risk through educational home and property assessments