Get ready for fire season!

Wesley District and adjoining neighborhoods invited to take action and be ready for any fire this fall!

When: Sept. 26, 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: Methodist Church, Wesley Dr.

Why:

“This is a critical fire season” –Fire Chief Jeff LaTendresse to City Council Sept. 3, 2013

·         Oct. 27, 1993: Laguna Beach fire that started in Laguna Canyon destroyed 300+ homes and still ranks as the No. 17 most costly fire in the U.S.

·         Sept. 16, 2012: Fire behind Ruby’s Diner and adjacent to Laguna Terrace Park was contained ---thanks to quick response but also to favorable winds and helicopter available for water drops.

·         This year in Laguna Beach: Precipitation at 50% of normal as of early Sept.; vegetation moisture content is at 46% of normal; two small fires have burned in Laguna Canyon

·         This year in California: 1,000+ fires already have burned, including fires in San Diego, Riverside and Los Angeles counties

·         Last week: Laguna Beach Fire Department last week recommended expansion of existing fuel modification zones to include Upper Nyes Canyon and Hobo Canyon protection. Council approved.

·         Today: Now it’s our turn to better prepare. Be a leader—be there and prepare!

Who Should Attend:

·         Anyone who lives between Nyes and Aliso Circle and could be impacted by a fire or other disaster in this area of Laguna. That includes pet-sitters, caregivers for the elderly or disabled; day-care or school volunteers; neighborhood block captains; apartment/condo managers, and residents who want to improve their own readiness.

Please RSVP to help organizers plan for this meeting! Contact: Sandi Cain at (949) 292-3279 (mobile) or sdcain31@cox.net or Susan Weidhaas at (949) 683-0120 or sweidhaas@hotmail.com