Wildfire Resilience Week
June 11-16, 2023
Our communities in the Eastern Sierra reside in the Wildland-Urban Interface, meaning that our homes share borders with undeveloped land where high potential for wildland fire exists. With wildfires posing an ever-present threat throughout California and wildfire insurance becoming increasingly difficult to obtain, taking pre-emptive actions to protect your family, home and property is more important than ever.
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For each of these events, we will learn from instructor Yana Valachovic, a scientist and professional forester with the University of California who is passionate about helping communities learn to adapt to living with wildfire. Known for her expertise in fire safety and community resiliency, she will bring key insights into building and landscaping design strategies to improve wildfire adaptation. Her workshops will attempt to dispel myths about products and materials; offer science-based solutions for construction, design, and maintenance; and provide an opportunity for shared, experiential learning.
SUNDAY 6/11
3-5pm Science On-Tap Wildfire Trivia
Location: June Lake Brewing
Grab your crew, have a brew, and learn something new!
Test your Wildfire knowledge for the opportunity to win great prizes.
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MONDAY 6/12
12-1pm - Working toward Resilience FREE Lunch & Learn
Audience: Contractors, Landscapers, Building Suppliers
Must Pre-register for location details in Mammoth by emailing crystal@whitebarkinstitute.org
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3-4pm Wildfire Insurance & New Home sales
Audience: Realtors, Home Assessors, Potential New Home Buyers
Location: Edison Theatre, 100 College Parkway
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94661392275?pwd=YllMOVd1RUVFVDFYQ3REWWxmVGZVQT09
Meeting ID: 946 6139 2275
Passcode: 155677
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6-7pm Fire Adapted Communities - Presentation & Discussion
Participate in the discussion about how we can make our properties more
wildfire resilient with defensible space and home hardening.
Location: Edison Theatre, 100 College Parkway
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91577223332?pwd=ZW55dHlwcmFnaCtIc01veFBmalR5dz09
Meeting ID: 915 7722 3332
Passcode: 557116
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TUESDAY 6/13
9-10am Mono County Board Meeting
Location: Bridgeport
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11am Inyo County Board Meeting
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/868254781
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5-6pm HOA Budget for Resilience, Defensible Space Tour
Location: Meet at Mammoth Park-n-Ride @ corner of Old Mammoth & Tavern Road
Walking Tour of Sierra Manors and Tamarack Condos
We will examine real examples of the techniques we can use to make our properties
more wildfire resilient, whether you live in a condo complex or single family home.
In the event of RAIN, we will meet at the Sierra Manors Rec Center.
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6-7pm House Dwellers Defensible Space Tour
Audience: Home Owners, Renters and Landlords
Location: Meet at Mammoth Park-n-Ride @ corner of Old Mammoth & Tavern Road
We will take Dial-a-Ride or your own vehicle to a location on Pinecrest Blvd, Mammoth
to examine real examples of the techniques we can use to make our properties
more wildfire resilient through defensible space and home hardening.
In the event of RAIN, we will meet at the Sierra Manors Rec Center.
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WEDNESDAY 6/14
12-1pm Fire Adapted Communities Presentation, FREE Lunch & Learn
Location: Long Valley Fire Department, Crowley
Join us for a discussion about how we can make our properties more
wildfire resilient through defensible space and home hardening.
Please pre-register by emailing crystal@whitebarkinstitute.org
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3:30-5pm Bishop Paiute Tribal Admin Wildfire Resilience Q&A
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THURSDAY 6/15
9-11am Bishop Tribes and Community Wildfire Resilience Tour
Location: Home at 944 North Barlow Lane. Please park on street.
Refreshments will be served as we examine real examples of the
techniques we can use to make our properties more wildfire resilient.
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1-2:30pm Big Pine Tribal Admin Wildfire Resilience Q&A
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4-5:30pm Independence Tribal Admin Wildfire Resilience Q&A
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7-8:30pm Science On-Tap Wildfire Trivia
Grab your crew, have a brew, and learn something new!
Test your Wildfire knowledge for the opportunity to win great prizes.
Location: Mountain Rambler Brewing
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FRIDAY 6/16
9-11am Independence Community Wildfire Resilience Tour
Home Hardening and Defensible Space Walking Tour that will give you simple,
concrete action steps for your own home.
Location: Meet at Dehy Park to begin walking tour.
There are a limited amount of spaces on the tour, reserve your spot by contacting:
Tamara with the Independence Fire Safe at tinyo@gmail.com
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1-2:30pm Lone Pine Tribal Admin Wildfire Resilience Q&A
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5-7pm Working toward Resilience, FREE Happy Hour
Audience: Contractors, Landscapers, and Building Suppliers
Must Pre-register for location details in Bishop by emailing crystal@whitebarkinstitute.org
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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS FUNDING AGENCIES AND PARTNERS!
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