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Prescott, AZ -- Area WUI Commission
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Educational
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Multilevel
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Arizona
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Program Description: |
The Prescott Area WUI Commission which is comprised of representatives from the City of Prescott, Yavapai County, Central Yavapai Fire District, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Prescott National Forest has been very active in educating residents to live safely in high fire hazard areas and has coordinated community planning efforts.
The Commisssion has published and disseminated educational materials including the pamphlet "Protecting Your Home From Wildfire!" and door hanger "A Citizen's Guide to Basic Evacuation Procedures". They have also held informational public meeting for residents, and issued press releases.
The Commission sponsored a conference, "Living on the Edge: The Challenge of Wildland Development in the Prescott Area" involving a wide-range of attendees including representatives from local, state, and federal agencies; developers, insurance company and homeowner association representatives; and other interested parties.
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