P-310, Handout, Communication Plan



Communication PlanPurpose This plan is to guide interagency outreach efforts for fire prevention and education. The ultimate goal is to reduce human caused fires.ObjectivesEmphasize property owners’ responsibility to protect their rm wildland visitors of extreme fire dangerEducate youth and parents to reduce the number of intentionally started fires. Develop messages to reduce wildland fires caused by target shootersCreate news releases and participate in news media events dealing with the July 4th weekend and the extreme fire danger and the use of fireworks. Key messagesFire danger is extreme.With over 4 times the normal amount of moisture, vegetation growth was record breaking Southern Nevada has a “sea of grass” where normally there is bare ground Create defensible space around homes and outbuildings and property in general.Remove dead and dying vegetation from around a home and propertyStore flammable material away from homesClean vegetation away from propane tanksStore firewood at least 50 feet from your homeRemove debris from roofsFireworks are always illegal on public lands and abide by county regulationsDon’t use steel core ammunition-it is a known fire starterFire restrictions are in effect on public lands-check before you goEveryone can do their part in wildfire prevention.Store matches and lighters out of reach of childrenObserve fire restrictions which includes no setting off fireworks on public landsBe careful when target shooting.Don’t park your vehicle on dry grassCheck before you go to get the most recent fire conditions Make sure your equipment has a spark arrestor that is in good working conditionTarget audiencesHomeownersParents/youthTarget shootersPublic land users/campers, rock hounds etc.People using fireworksMediaTouristsFire departmentsLocal/State government agenciesFederal government agenciesAction PlanThe goals for the fire prevention team are:Meet with local government agenciesTake part in communities eventsContinue to stress the importance of fire prevention safetyNo fireworks on public landsFire restrictions are in effect on public landsBe careful when target shootingBe careful not to park on dry vegetationBeware of arson and report any suspicious activities ................
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