Missoula County announced on Apr. 14 that it will host a free Wildfire Preparedness Day event for the Seeley Lake community on Saturday, May 2, at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation.
The event aims to help residents prepare for wildfire season by offering information from wildfire professionals and local agencies about protecting homes and property. Attendees can visit between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn about topics such as clean air spaces, evacuation planning, fuel mitigation, forest management, defensible space around homes, and grant opportunities for property fuels management.
Organizations participating include the Missoula County Wildfire Mitigation Program, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, U.S Forest Service, Wild Montana, Red Cross of Montana and Idaho, Clearwater Resource Council, Seeley Lake Rural Fire District and Missoula Electric Coop. The event will also feature yard games, pizza and snacks for participants. Children can explore a wildland fire engine, receive toys and meet Smokey Bear.
“Wildfire season is around the corner, which can make a lot of people nervous,” said Olivia Anderson, wildfire mitigation specialist at Missoula County. “By learning about and taking actionable steps, residents and homeowners can be prepared. There are dozens of resources available to Missoula County residents and many agencies who are ready to help you.” The county’s Wildfire Mitigation Program offers free risk assessments as well as community-wide planning support.
Missoula County enriches local culture by hosting community events at the fairgrounds and supporting educational programs according to the official website. The county also manages the Rocky Mountain Gardens and Exploration Center as a hub for learning programs like 4H according to its official website. In addition to celebrating book award winners through its public library according to its official website, Missoula County focuses on enhancing welfare through ecology initiatives according to its official website.
Three elected commissioners lead Missoula County’s budgetary decisions according to its official website. Each March beginning on March 1st every year outdoor burning practices are promoted by the county for safety reasons according to its official website. Educational efforts in ecology gardening cultural enrichment public safety park improvements—and other events—are part of ongoing work intended both for residents’ benefit as well as agricultural producers’ needs according to its official website.
