North Inyo County Firewise USA

May 31, 5:30-7:30 pm: North Inyo County Firewise USA

Location: Mustang Mesa

Participate in community resource mapping with the Bureau of Land Management and a wildfire response

demonstration with CalFire. Connect with new neighbors as Beth Burnam, the Eastern Sierra Regional

Firewise Coordinator, explains how Firewise practices can make your community more resilient to wildfires.

The 2nd annual ‘Wildfire Resilience Week’ returns to the Eastern Sierra May 30 through June 8!

In partnership with Mono and Inyo counties, Whitebark Institute will be hosting a week-long series of events

across the Eastern Sierra to help cultivate wildfire resilient communities using effective wildfire riskreduction

strategies.

Our goal is to equip residents with realistic and actionable steps to protect themselves and their homes from

wildfires, while at the same time, fostering collective action within the community and region. Through this

process, Eastern Sierra residents and guests can gain a deeper understanding of how our built and natural

environments can thrive alongside wildfire. It is our responsibility to practice good stewardship of local

landscapes, prevent accidental ignitions, and prepare our homes from the threat of wildfire.

The events during Wildfire Resilience Week offer a diverse range of opportunities for engagement and

education, both in person and online. From informative discussions to hands-on demonstrations, there is

something for everyone interested in learning the most effective and pragmatic ways to safeguard local

communities against the threat of wildfires.

Residents, visitors, community members, and local leadership are encouraged to participate in as many

events as possible to gain a comprehensive understanding of wildfire resilience strategies and to connect

with fellow residents and experts in the field. For more details, visit WhitebarkInstitute.org/Events2024