Kent-based Puget Sound Fire will offer a Wildland Urban Interface Town Hall to help residents prepare for potential fast-moving wildfires that have increased with housing developments pushing further into forested areas.
The town hall is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 at Lake Wilderness Lodge, 22500 SE 248th St., in Maple Valley. Members of Puget Sound Fire will be on hand for the event.
Wildland Urban Interface is an area where homes and other structures meet or intermingle with wildland vegetation that is at a higher risk of wildfires and the potential for fire to spread rapidly, according to Puget Sound Fire.
Topics to be covered at the town hall include:
• Wildfire risk assessment
• Mitigation strategies
• Community preparedness
• Local regulations
Puget Sound Fire says this is an opportunity to learn about the specific wildfire risks in your area and what you can do to protect yourself and your property. There also will be a chance to get your questions answered by local experts.
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