Teton Area Wildfire Protection Coalition - TAWPC

Red Flag Warning today!

Today we are under a red flag warning, which means Lower Valley Energy has placed our electrical system on high alert due to dangerous weather conditions that significantly increase wildfire risk. During these critical periods, we temporarily disable our automatic recloser devices that normally restore power quickly after minor interruptions, because these devices could potentially spark a wildfire when winds, temperature, and humidity reach dangerous levels. This heightened safety protocol means you may experience more power blinks, longer outages, or even preventive power shutoffs in high-risk areas, as we must manually inspect and verify the safety of our power grid before restoring electricity rather than relying on automatic restoration. We need your help as cooperative members to report any concerning conditions like trees near power lines or flashes from electrical equipment, and while we understand these power interruptions are inconvenient, your safety and community protection are our absolute top priorities during these dangerous weather events.

Teton County and the surrounding public lands have moved into Very High Fire Danger. This means fires can easily ignite, will spread rapidly and can be difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended under Very High fire danger.

We look forward to seeing you this evening at Teton County Library for a viewing of the film, "The Fire Problem'" followed by a panel discussion about wildfire mitigation solutions and community adaptation strategies. Doors open at 5:30 PM.

TAWPC is a proud neighbor and supports the town of Jackson and Teton County in 2023 Fall Clean Up Week.
Remember, when burning you must know what the rules and regulations are. Follow this link http://www.tetonwyo.org/617/Burning-Rules to learn more about what is permitted.

! We are coming to you to discuss our Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Your input is vital to shaping the next plan to help mitigate in . We hope you'll join the conversation with /EMS, Teton Area Wildfire Protection Coalition - TAWPC and partners tonight at 6pm. For more information: https://engagetetoncountywy.com/

Where's the Smoke Coming From?
Smoke from fires burning in Canada is beginning to impact some parts of the United States. Below is a good resource to see smoke dispersion patterns.
AirNow.gov

You know you want to win a ! All you have to do is show up at one of Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and Teton Area Wildfire Protection Coalition - TAWPC Community Wildfire Protection Plan workshops and you will automatically be entered to win a free . Why? Because can be a major tool in mitigating fuels. For more information or to find a workshop near you, click here: https://engagetetoncountywy.com/

As a Teton County resident we encourage you to join TAWPC for a series of workshops to help shape the future for wildfire preparedness and mitigation strategy for our community. We are revising our Community Wildfire Protection Plan and requesting your input moving forward. All you have to do is show up to be automatically entered into a drawing to win a chainsaw. We look forward to seeing you at one of our events!

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