AUBURN, Calif. April 26, 2019 –  Continuing their commitment to fire safety, Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council and Placer County are teaming up to host a panel discussing “how to become a Firewise Community” in Newcastle. The panel will focus on how residents can join forces with their neighbors to become a Firewise Community.

The screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session panel of first responders for a discussion regarding wildfire prevention efforts and emergency preparedness in Placer County.

What: Firewise Community and wildfire safety discussion

Where: Newcastle Elementary School, 8951 Valley View Drive, Newcastle, CA 95658

When: Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Who: Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Alliance and Placer County

For more information, please contact Stephanie Herrera at SHerrera@placer.ca.gov