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Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Fire Program: 2022 Impact Report

The Extension Fire Program uses education, outreach, and boundary spanning partnerships to foster the resiliency of communities and landscapes to wildfire at scale. Learn more!

Carrie Berger, Emily Jane Davis | May 2023 | Publication

Protecting Indoor Air from Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke can damage your lungs, heart, eyes, nose, throat and immune system. It can enter homes and contaminate indoor air. Protect yourself by staying inside and reducing indoor air pollution.

Glenda Hyde, Catalina Sánchez-Frank | Apr 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Homeowner firewise behaviors in fire-prone central Oregon: An exploration of the attitudinal, situational, and cultural worldviews impacting pre-fire mitigation actions

As a result of climate change and past management practices, wildfires are becoming larger and occurring more frequently than ever before in the Western U.S. In order to mitigate the effects of this growing threat, fire management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service have encouraged residents in at-risk communities to protect their homes, property, and communities by adopting Firewise recommendations.

Erika Allen Wolters | Mar 2023 | Online resource Peer reviewed (Gray level)

OSU Extension Fire Program increases outreach to Latino communities

In 2022, an anonymous donation, combined with existing program funding, enabled a targeted focus on non-English speaking communities through outreach, educational programming and publications.

Kara Baylog | Mar 2023 | Impact story

Soda bottles for emergency water storage?

Q: Is it safe to store water in 2 Liter soda containers after cleaning? I think people get them mixed up with the gallon milk containers, which I know are not good for emergency water storage.

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American Red Cross Training Services

Sign up for CPR, AED and First Aid training and certification through the American Red Cross.

Nov 2022 | Online resource

Oregon Wildfire Response & Recovery

The State of Oregon's hub for government resources on air quality index, fire hotspots maps and wildfire damage relief.

Nov 2022 | Online resource

Wild Edibles: Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle is a delicious and nutritious food. It’s also a plant that can sting and cause welts. With these tips, you can learn how to safely gather, prepare and preserve this wild edible.

Danita Macy, Glenda Hyde, Jennie Brixey, Olivia Davis | Nov 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Resources for managing in heat waves

When Oregon experiences extremely high temperatures in summer, these resources can help your family, plants and animals weather the heat.

Jul 2022 | Collection

Douglas County residents learn about firewise communities from OSU Extension workshop

The event was held in the field to illustrate how two residents prepared their homes and surrounding area to have a better chance of withstanding wildfire and to urge residents to organize a Firewise USA community.

Kym Pokorny | Jun 3, 2022 | News story