Wildfire Preparedness Seminar
June 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
DEFEND YOUR DOMAIN: Expert Tactics to Protect Your Home This Summer
CLE ELUM, WA – As Kittitas County residents prepare for a dry summer and increased fire risks, the Swauk Teanaway Grange, in partnership with the Upper County Senior Center & KCFD7, will host a wildfire Preparedness Seminar on managing fire risks for homes and property.
The event features two expert speakers dedicated to community safety:
- Brian Clarke, Managing Partner and Safety Consultant at G.E.W. llc Solutions in Safety. With 30 years of experience as a director and private consultant, and an affiliation with the CWU Safety Health Management Program, Mr. Clarke will provide professional insights into managing fire risks.
- Savannah Davies, Administrative Specialist/Community Risk Reduction at KCFD7. Ms. Davies will lead a discussion on “Fire Wising,” covering how structures ignite in wildfires, the importance of home hardening, and creating defensible space to prevent structure loss.
- The program is designed to provide actionable advice for residents to protect their property and understand evacuation considerations before the fire season peaks. This is a free, community-sponsored event, and refreshments will be served.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: UKC Senior Center, 719 E. Third St., Cle Elum, WA 98922
Cost: Free to the public