The Forest Service of Sequoia National Forest & Giant Sequoia National Monument began addressing the numerous hazard trees in the forest.

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Attention Madera County residents, are you interested in learning more about what resources are available to deal with dead and dying trees? If so, be sure to attend the upcoming Tree Mortality Resource Fair on Saturday, April 2nd from 9 am to 12 pm at the Oakhurst Elementary School Auditorium. The fair is being hosted by CalFire and Madera County’s 5th District Supervisor, Tom Wheeler.

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In preparation for the upcoming fire season, the U.S. Forest service will be conducting an all-day exercise at Avocado Lake in Fresno on Wednesday, March 23. The exercise will take place from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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Firewise® Madera County is very pleased to share and announce the installation of its new public service sign ‘Harden Your Home’.

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The NFPA has started a series of how-to blog posts on hardening your home that gives residents an idea of the dangers first responders and other experts see when looking at the home ignition zone. This installment discusses the combustibility of porches and decks, and the risk of a porch trapping embers and creating an ignition potential.

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