Wildfire Preparedness Talk

with the Oregon Department of Forestry

Are YOU prepared?

IMPORTANT: Registration Deadline: Midnight, May 10, 2025

Event date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Join members and guests of ConnectW for an important and timely evening focused on wildfire prevention and preparedness in Central Oregon. As summer approaches, so does the heightened risk of wildfires in our region. To help us stay informed and ready, representatives from the Oregon Department of Forestry will share valuable insights into how wildfires start, spread, and can be prevented.

You’ll learn practical tips to reduce fire risks around your home and community, understand the latest fire danger forecasts, and discover how to respond effectively in the event of an evacuation. Whether you live in town or in a rural area, this conversation will empower you with knowledge to protect yourself, your property, and your neighborhood.

This session is especially relevant for those who live, work, or recreate in fire-prone areas.

And who doesn’t want to know about the life of a female wildland firefighter?

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your commitment to community safety.

Let’s come together as ConnectW members to support one another and prepare proactively for what may come.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and be part of the solution.

Our Speaker: Ben Duda

Ben offers up these resources to keep up informed and aware:

Project Wildfire – Partnerships in Mitigation

Oregon State Fire Marshal : Defensible Space : Wildfire in Oregon : State of Oregon

Wildfire Updates | Air Quality | Central Oregon Fire Information

Sign Up For Deschutes Alerts | Deschutes County Oregon

ALERTWest – Operations

Large fire info (usually a couple days after a large team takes a fire…. Official maps, press releases, and  photos

InciWeb the Incident Information System

ConnectW loves to meet new businesses and new business owners. Please register and join us for the evening.

ConnectW is a women’s networking group that welcomes women in all fields and endeavors—from entrepreneurs and professionals to women simply wishing to explore, expand and enhance their lives and environments.

Join us for networking, socializing, a light dinner, and cash bar.

NOTE: The cutoff for registration without a late fee is midnight May 10, 2025.  If tickets are “out of stock”, please email info@connectw.org to be put on a wait list.

No refunds offered after May 10, 2025.

Please contact info@connectw.org for further assistance.

A special ‘Thank You” to our ConnectW Corporate Sponsor:

…and to our ConnectW Large Business Sponsor: Terry Sprecher with Sprecher Group.