Wildfire Awareness Month
- Apr 30
- 1 min read
Updated: May 11
May is Wildfire Awareness Month which is a great opportunity to increase community awareness and individual responsibility for our fire prone area.
Education and planning play a crucial role in wildfire preparedness.
The Lyle Fire Department is collaborating with the Lyle Community Council to raise awareness about the risks of wildfires and empower residents to take necessary measures to protect their properties and the community at large.
If you or your neighbors are not familiar with preparing for fire season, start with these helpful tips - free brochures are also available 24/7 in the Lyle US Post Office lobby (across from the PO boxes)!
Fire Season Readiness
Sign up for Klickitat County emergency notifications
Know evacuation levels and make an evacuation plan
Develop a fire risk reduction plan (FREE custom plan)
Have a visible address sign
Reduce fire risk by cleaning gutters
Keep grass cut low and/or green around buildings and roadways
Move woodpiles away from buildings
Limb trees nearby buildings to at least 8 feet
Participate in chipping opportunities
