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September safety tips for wildfire season
By Jim Bennett
September is a fabulous
month to visit Sunriver as
summer begins its transition
into autumn.
While the nights are cooler
and the leaves are beginning to
change, it’s important not to let
our guard down. It’s still wildfire season in September, and
it’s likely our forests are still in
the ultimate dry state, meaning
it only takes a spark to create
a disaster.
At the time of this writing
in August, Oregon has experienced record breaking number
of acres charred by wildfire. Our
firefighters as well as those from
throughout the state, country
and beyond have valiantly and
unceasingly fought to protect
lives and property.
Do your part to prevent
wildfire by following the rules
established in Sunriver, which
include no charcoal or wood
barbecues or firepits.
In Sunriver, smoking is only
permitted on private property,
in a vehicle, or where permitted
by signage.
The Sunriver Service District (SSD) Board met after the
Scene's deadline. It holds its regular monthly meetings on
the third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. If you would like
to review the board's actions in August, visit www.sunriver
sdor.gov to read the board's minutes.
Community participation is welcomed and encouraged.
A public comment period is offered at the beginning of each
meeting, giving residents the chance to share their input
directly with the board members. Meetings are held at the
Sunriver Public Safety Building, Seator Hall, 57475 Abbot
Drive, and are also accessible remotely through Microsoft
Teams for added convenience.
The agenda, board packet of materials, Teams link, and
additional meeting information are posted in advance and
always available at www.sunriversdor.gov.
classi昀椀eds
It's still wild昀椀re season. Keep your yard clean of yard debris.
Likewise, continue to keep
your home in a state of readiness
by clearing the forest debris
from around your home and on
your roofs and decks.
During the extreme wildfire
activity in July and August,
there were numerous days with
significant smoke drifting in
and out of Central Oregon.
There were many days and
locations throughout the area
that experienced unhealthy air
quality. For future events you
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can see real-time air quality
readings at aqi.oregon.gov.
Individuals can experience
different symptoms and degrees
of reaction to the unhealthy air,
especially those who already
have sensitivities.
According to the Oregon
Health Authority, some people
are at greater risk for health
concerns related to the air
quality including people who
have heart or lung diseases,
older adults, pregnant women,
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SSD monthly board meetings
and adults who live or work
outside. Children also are at
risk because their airways are
still developing.
It’s advised everyone when
possible to limit their exposure
when air quality is unhealthy by
staying inside.
Certainly, close doors and
windows in your home to keep
the smoke out.
Air conditioners can pull
in smoke and bring it into
the home, so check if your
system allows for closing off
outside air before the smoke
conditions happen.
If your home is too hot with
the doors and windows closed
and you are unable to use or do
not have an air conditioner that
will keep the dirty air outside,
have a backup plan in place.
Visit a family member’s or
a friend’s home or businesses
and other organizations if you
needed to be in clean, cool air.
Air filters can be beneficial if
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Number of Services
Public Assistance
7
Public Contact
42
Map Boxes
5
House Checks
20
Patrol Hours
32
Bike Patrol Miles 175
the dirty air has made its way
into your home. Be sure to use
a high efficiency particulate air
(HEPA) filter or an electrostatic
precipitator (ESP) to maximize
air quality in your home or
business.
If outside during poor air
quality, OHA recommends a
“NIOSH” stamped respirator
mask with an “N,” “R” or “P”
along with the numbers 95, 99
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