Fire Adaptation Webinar: May 5, 2021

 


The Arizona Fire Adapted Communities (azfac.org) is announcing an upcoming webinar for those who are working on fire adaptation issues and projects across the state of Arizona. As a member of AZFAC, you will meet others who are doing the same work, form relationships, and support each other’s work to reduce the risk of severe wildfires and increase the likelihood that your community will endure the next wildfire. The webinar is scheduled for Wed., May 5th 1:00 – 2:30. Catrina Jenkins, Navajo County Emergency Manager, is the keynote speaker.

 In addition, AZFAC is opening a new “Podio” online communication platform for its members. In the near future, we will send you an invitation to join AZFAC’s Podio space, which we will discuss during the webinar. This shared communication platform will augment interactions with others who are working on solutions to the challenges of mitigating severe wildfire effects to communities across the state. Meanwhile, feel free to sign up as a member at azfac.org.

 Please feel free to share with others who are working to increase their community’s fire adaptation efforts. AZFAC will be back in touch with more information as the date approaches. Please save the date, and we look forward to seeing you then. 

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