Project Summary Form
Id Number 2006-008
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN-INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Prevention & Education Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Keep Oregon Green Association, Inc.
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box)
L
503 945-7499
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
503 945-7419
Please Call Ahead For FAX
H. Independent School District
I. State-Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Nonprofit Organization
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
PO Box 12365 2600 State Street, Bldg E Salem, OR 97309
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Ms. Mary Ellen Holly President/CEO
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Keep Oregon Green Association, Inc.
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
503 945-7499
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
503 945-7319
Call Ahead For FAX
Email:
mholly@odf.state.or.us
Project Information
Project Title:
Wildland Urban Interface Brochure
Proposed Project Start Date:
03/01/2006
Federal Funding Request:
$
3,000
Proposed Project End Date:
04/15/2006
Total Project Funding:
$
6,000
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
Yes.
Priority #1 - Wildland Urban Interface Brochure
Priority #2 - Wildland Fire Prevention PreK-3 Curriculum
Priority #3 - Pacific NW Interagency Workshop Scholarships
Brief Project Summary: Who, What, Where, Desired Outcomes in relation to NFP Goals and Community Risk Assessment and
Mitigation Plans (This should summarize page 2).
Keep Oregon Green will produce a 4-color brochure to promote proactive and preventative measures that will teach homeowners
methods of reducing the numbers of human-caused fires that occur in or threaten the wildland urban interface. The brochures will
be distributed generally at fairs and other public events, but particularly in counties where the Oregon Forestland Urban Interface
Fire Protection Act of 1997 [SB360] is being implemented.
Project Location:
Latitude: 44.9245
Longitude: 123.022
County:
Marion
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Bureau of Land Management, Lauren Maloney
Federal Congressional District:
5
Telephone number of Contact:
503-808-6587
Describe project, including, but not limited to:
x type of project to be delivered
x project location
x method of delivery
x project relationship to community or natural
landscape fire plans
x target audience
x timeliness
x tools and/or skills needed to complete project
x projected timelines and cost estimation
x monitoring and evaluation procedures
For this project, explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning, through a “Local Coordination
Group.” If you haven’t worked with a local coordination group, why not?
Response:
Background:
The United States is the only country in the world that accepts the amount of carelessness for fire ignitions as we do. Wildfire statistics in Oregon tell us that
fires are burning hotter, consuming more acres, and are, almost always, including structures and/or homes. The majority of these fires are started on small
parcels of land by the carelessness of the landowner.
Yet fire managers often hear that residents in the wildland urban interface don't care if their homes burn down either because they "have insurance" or they
want to live in the wildland environment and "removing trees and shrubs would change the environment."
Nationally, fire managers are trying to convince the public, and especially those who live in the WUI, that they must take individual responsibility for protecting
their homes from fire. This brochure will be one attempt to start changing the societal attitudes toward wildfire prevention.
Type of project, location, relationship to community or natural landscape fire plans:
A brochure, either a three- or four-fold, two-sided document, will focus on proactive and prevention habits that residents need to adopt to [1] stop ignitions from
starting in the WUI, and [2] stop ignitions from starting in the wildland that threaten the WUIs.
The five major types of human-caused fires in Oregon that will be addressed:
Equipment fires: During high fire danger, fire restrictions include non-use of power equipment. However, many residents either [1] don't know the restrictions
apply to them; or [2] don't care, and use the equipment anyway. Thus fires start, get out of control, and spread to other properties.
Debris burning fires: While most fire districts are now banning debris burning during fire season, there are still some who do not. For the same reasons listed
above and [3] failure to monitor their burns, fires reignite and spread to homes and/or properties.
Recreation fires: Wildfires caused from camp and/or warming fires are usually the result of failure to put the fires out - DEAD OUT. Also, recreationalists often
believe that dirt alone will extinguish the fire, when, in fact, the dirt may insulate the coals and, if the wind comes up, the fire reignites and threatens the WUI.
Smoking fires: While smoking fires have dropped significantly, they are still a cause of wildfires that threaten the WUIs.
Arson fires: Arson fires are a major cause of wildfires. Residents need to be eduated to report that any suspicious activity of individuals who may have set
fires or who have talked about setting fires should be reported to the authorities immediately.
Landscaping in the WUI:
In addition, the brochure will address fire-resistant plants and shrubs that can be planted or retrofitted into the landscape. Methods of developing mosaic
patterns in the landscaping will also be discussed. The Oregon Association of Nursery's website will be included.
Timeliness, Method of Delivery/Target Audience:
This brochure will be completed in April, 2006, and distributed at fairs and other public events statewide generally, but will be focused in those counties where
the Oregon Forestland Urban Interface Fire Protection Act of 1997 [SB360] is being implemented.
Projected timelines and cost estimation/needed tools:
If funding is approved and received by February, 2006, this project will begin almost immediately and will be completed in April so it can be used during
statewide events. It is estimated to cost $6,000.
The only tool needed is Adobe Photoshop Version CS for Windows. At this time, we have been notified by Gifts in Kind that, as a private, nonprofit
association, we may be eligible for a copy at a much reduced price of $60 [regularly priced at $699]. We have applied for that gift.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
1. Prevention of Wildland Urban Interface Fire (40 points)
Describe how the proposal will lead to:
A. Reduction of wildland urban interface fire
B. Reduction of structural losses
C. Homeowner action and personal responsibility to reduce fire loss of private land.
Response:
This brochure will reduce the numbers of WUI fires, the numbers of structures lost, and result in personal responsibility for the
reduction of fire loss by providing excellent information that will educate residents and recreationalists of the behavioral
modifications or changes needed if they wish to protect their own lives and property as well as that of their neighbors.
It will be pointed out, in this brochure, that fires are caused from individual carelessness. It will focus on how wildfires occur and
how they can be prevented, what residents can do to be proactive about their landscapes and the maintenance of those
landscapes, alternatives for creating survivable space around their properties [without changing the environment], and what fireresistive plants, shrubs, and trees can be used.
2.
Community Participation (30 points)
Detail the community participation and collaboration for this project. Define clearly why you believe your group
will be successful in delivering the proposal to the target audience. How will the project be sustained or carried
forward beyond project timelines? How will the project be monitored and evaluated?
Response:
As a result of the research, discussions, and findings of a prevention working group that Mary Ellen Holly, President/CEO of KOG,
recently chaired, it was determined that consistent and timely awareness messages and education programs are necessary to
reduce the number of wildfires in Oregon. Through a cooperative agreement with ODF, Keep Oregon Green promotes wildfire
prevention through newspaper and other written documents, radio, television, and billboard media.
This brochure will be distributed to ODF districts throughout the state, but particularly in those areas where the Oregon ForestlandUrban Fire Protection Act of 1997 [SB360] is being implemented. It will be given to interested members of the public who visit fairs
or prevention booths and have questions or concerns about their homes in the interface, but will also be delivered door to door or at
community meetings.
The brochure is just one step in providing consistent information to the public. Through fire statistics we will be able to determine
whether or not our efforts have been successful.
The project timelines are only for producing the brochure. After 25,000 are printed, they will be continually distributed until all
counties in the state have implemented Senate Bill 360.
3.
Partnerships (30 points)
Detail the level of involvement of any local multi-agency, emergency services, non-profit coordination group, and
provide a list of partners for this project with their current and expected level of involvement, including any kind of
contributions or matching funds. What is the project relationship to a community risk assessment or mitigation
plan? Include the name of the plan, date it was prepared, and local contact to get a copy of the plan if requested.
Response:
As a part of the Oregon Department of Forestry's Fire Program Review, Mary Ellen Holly, President/CEO of KOG, chaired the
Prevention Working Group. Representatives from Weyerhaeuser and Boise Cascade, Associated Oregon Loggers, Oregon Small
Woodland Owners, The State Fire Marshal's Office, Eugene Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Jackson County Fire District,
and several field and staff members from Oregon Department of Forestry participated. This Group's goal was to review and
recommend strategies that will reduce the number and severity of human-caused wildfires and that will encourage every Oregonian
to take responsibility for wildfire prevention. The members of this Group have spent over 300 hours in research, discussions, and
findings, and remain active in the implementation of the strategic plan.
The relationship of this brochure to community mitigation plans is that consistent and timely information needs to be given to existing
homeowners and new builders with proactive and preventative measures that can be taken to protect their lives and properties while
maintaining the environment in which they wish to live. This information will reinforce FireWise Communities workshops and Senate
Bill 360.
There is no individual community plan that we are addressing. Keep Oregon Green promotes state-wide wildfire prevention
awareness and education, but will be assisting the Oregon Department of Forestry and the citizens of Oregon to reduce the risk of
wildfire in the WUI.
In addition, the Association of Oregon Nurseries has been and continues to be a partner of Keep Oregon Green and will be assisting
us in the production of the brochure.
Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Purchase Adobe Photoshop
Responsible Party
KOG Staff
February 2006
Develop brochure with text and photos; Print
brochure
KOG Staff
February-March 2006
Distribute brochures to field units of ODF, Regional
FS, BLM and FPA Units
KOG Staff
March 2006
Distribute to residents by making door to door
contacts, attend community meetings, county and
state fairs, and other public events
Ongoing
All fire prevention personnel with
emphasis on those areas where SB360 is
being implemented
Project Budget
Assn OR Nurseries
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
Partner 3
Personnel
Jeni Jensen
$800
$0
$0
$0
$0
$500
$0
$0
$0
$500
$0
$1,300
$0
$0
$0
$1,300
$0
$0
$0
$0
Mary Ellen Holly
Subtotal
$800
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$700
$0
$0
$0
$0
$700
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$700
$0
$0
$0
$0
$700
$2,300
$0
$1,700
$0
$0
$4,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,300
$1,700
$0
$0
$4,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,000
$1,300
$1,700
$0
$0
$6,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Travel
$0
Subtotal
Equipment
Subtotal
Supplies
Adobe Photoshop
Subtotal
Contractual
Printing
Subtotal
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program)
Income1
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1
Program income is the gross revenue generated by a grant or cooperative agreement supported activity during the life of the grant. Program
income can be made by recipients from fees charged for conference or workshop attendance, from rental fees earned from renting out real
property or equipment acquired with grant or cooperative agreement funds, or from the sale of commodities or items developed under the grant
or cooperative agreement. The use of Program Income during the project period may require prior approval by the granting agency.