2023 WILDFIRE SAFETY FAIRS HELPING COMMUNITIES PREPARE AHEAD OF PEAK WILDFIRE SEASON

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Source:  SDG&E

May 9, 2023 (San Diego) - SDG&E is inviting community members to attend this year’s in-person Wildfire Safety Fairs, organized by SDG&E for the fifth year in a row.  There are five fairs scheduled in late May,  June, and August.
 
Attendees will gather information about Public Safety Power Shutoffs, emergency preparedness, and learn what SDG&E is doing to help keep the region safe as we enter peak wildfire season.

The event includes wildfire mitigation weed-eating Goats, safety kit giveaways, kids arts & crafts, presentations by SDG&E, local fire fighters and community partners, sign-up assistance for power outage notifications and bill discount programs, food and entertainment.
 
This year marks the 20-year anniversary of the Cedar Fire and Sandra Younger, who is the Author of Fire Outside My Window, will be a keynote speaker at the Julian and Valley Center fairs from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
 
All Wildfire Safety Fairs are free of charge and take place from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
 
  • Saturday, May 20 | Pine Valley | Mountain Empire High School 3305 Buckman Springs Rd, Pine Valley CA 91962
  • Saturday, June 10 | Ramona | Outdoor Community Center 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA 92065
  • Saturday, June 24 | Alpine | Joan McQueen Middle School 2001 Tavern Rd, Alpine, CA 91901
  • Saturday, July 29 | Julian | Julian High School 1656 CA-78, Julian, CA 92036
  • Saturday, August 26 | Valley Center | Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
 
 
 
 
 

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