What little snow Southcentral Alaska received this winter is melting early in many parts of the state. This has researchers and firefighters concerned that this year’s wildfire season could be big and early. How are state, local, and federal agencies preparing for these concerns, and what can you do to keep yourself and neighbors safe? We discuss it on this Alaska Insight.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Jon Glover - Wildfire Division Chief, Anchorage Fire Department
- Norm McDonald - Deputy Director of Fire Protection, Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection
RELATED:
- Early snowmelt could accelerate Alaska’s wildfire seasons, UAF research says
- Anchorage saw least snow on record from November to February
- Anchorage Fire Department Wildfire Division
- Anchorage Firewise Program | Information and resources to make your property fire-safe
- Learn more about Anchorage's Community Wildfire Protection Plan
- Wildland Fire & Aviation Program | Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection
- Burn Permit Program | Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection
- Alaska Wildland Fire Guide
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