Join us for Jacksonville’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, October 28, 9am-1pm, at the D Street Parking lot near the library. This event is a crucial step in fortifying our community against the threat of wildfires. Here’s what you can expect:

Vegetation Disposal—Residents of Jacksonville are invited to bring branches and other vegetation for chipping and proper disposal by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). We have set-up three dumpsters for your convenience: one for yard debris and two for woody material that needs chipping.

Coordination and Management—The event will be expertly coordinated and managed by members of the Jacksonville Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in partnership with the Jacksonville Fire Department.

Open to All Residents—This event is open to all residents of Jacksonville, so please spread the word and encourage your neighbors to participate.

Here’s how you can protect your home:

  1. Dispose of branches, dead trees (no stumps), and dead shrubs found on your property.
  2. Remove and trim flammable trees and shrubs in close proximity to your home.
  3. Prune tree limbs so that the lowest branches are 6 to 10 feet above the ground.

These steps are essential in safeguarding your home from the potential dangers of wildfires.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Linda Davis, Jacksonville Firewise Coordinator, lmdavis425@gmail.com, 541- 690-5688, or Jeff McFarland, Assistant Jacksonville Firewise Coordinator, jeffreymcfarland@charter.net, 541-601-3926.

Let’s work together to protect our beautiful Jacksonville community from the threat of wildfires. Your participation can make a significant difference.