Webinars are slated to mitigate the effects of wildfires
Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative and the University of California Cooperative Extension are organizing the following free monthly webinar series to arm area residents with the knowledge and tools necessary to mitigate the effects of wildfires.
On Wednesday, March 6 from 4 to 5 p.m. they will be joined by two insurance brokers from Mariposa and Madera Counties to inform residents on the state of fire insurance in those counties.
This webinar will cover the market, current legislative steps, history, and basic education of fire insurance. To register, visit https://bit.ly/YGPBCwebinar1.
On Wednesday, March 27 from 4 to 5 p.m., particpants will be talking about “Firewise Communities” with representatives from Coarsegold Resource Conservation District and Mariposa County Fire Department.
This webinar will cover what is a “Firewise” community and the steps to become one. To register, visit https://bit.ly/YGPBCwebinar2.
The two organizations will continue to offer webinar series monthly to help area residents prepare for and mitigate wildfires. To stay up-to-date on future webinars and events, visit https://www.yosemitegatewaypbc.com/get-involved or follow u on Facebook or Instagram at @YosemitePBC.
Funding for this project was provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) Wildfire Prevention Grants Program as part of the California Climate Investments Program.
For additional information or questions, contact Mark Garrett at [email protected] or at (209) 966-2417.
