Wildfire preparedness in Hood River County

In this video, you will learn from representatives of OSU Extension Forestry & Natural Resources, Hood River County Emergency Management, Oregon Department of Forestry, and Mosier Fire. This webinar provides local information about fire preparedness and emergency response specific to Hood River County. This video is part of the OSU Extension Fire aware. Fire prepared. webinar series. Visit the Fire Program online webinar guide for more videos and resources.

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