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Sierra City "Wildfire Prep Day 2022" Set for May 14 - Fire Safe Sierra County Website Launched

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Reflecting growing efforts to foster increased fire safety, Firewise Sierra City will hold "Wildfire Prep 2022 Day" on Saturday, May 14, featuring morning yard cleanups and an afternoon fire department open house.

Firewise Sierra City was one of only 100 Firewise communities in the U.S. to be awarded a $500 grant to support outreach for this year's Wildfire Preparation Day events.

The Sierra City event is one of many being held in May across the U.S. and Canada encouraging people and organizations everywhere to come together to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks.

"We've had a couple tough fire years which can be mentally and physically exhausting," said Sarah Kubly, who leads Firewise Sierra City. "But now is not the time to let down our guard. We can make ourselves and our communities stronger and more resilient to wildfire."

The officially designated date for community events across the country and Canada is the first Saturday of the month, May 7t...