August 2022 CAI-NJ

FIREWISE... from page 28.

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each thinning and brush hogging, HWL submit ted applications, and all were approved, cover ing a majority of the cost of the tree thinning and fire break mowing efforts. This work has reduced the threat of a wildfire and the grants have pro vided significant savings for the community. For a Firewise Community to remain certified, it must perform educational and outreach activ ities. In 2017 the committee held a forum for homeowners with representatives from various emergency services, as well as Smokey the

(above) Tree thinning has made the 100-foot Firewise area much safer (left side thin, right side dense trees).

Bear, to better inform residents of the dangers of living among the trees. The NJFFS District and Section Wardens (and Firewise Liaison), gave a detailed presentation on the history of wildfires in the area and a video of the devastat ing fire Warren Grove. Besides the Firewise certification, how can communities and residents safeguard houses from wildfires? Firewise

Communities work very closely with the NJFFS to proac tively implement fire prevention techniques and safeguards to protect the beautiful forest area in their communities. However, it is the residents’ responsibility to protect their homes and those of their neighbors. CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 32

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