Home hardening workshops offered in La Pine, Bend

Central Oregon residents can learn how to protect their homes and properties from wildfire during two free workshops this month in La Pine and Bend. Participants will learn about the history of wildfire in Central Oregon, the region’s ecology and how fires spread. The workshops will cover home-hardening techniques and defensible space practices that can help reduce the risk of wildfire damage. The first event is planned for Friday (Nov. 13) at the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District Main Station (51550 Huntington Rd., La Pine) from 9 a.m. to noon. The second event is on Nov. 18 at the Deschutes Public Library – Central Location (61956 SE Santorini Rd, Bend) from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshops are free by registration is required. Residents can register at beav.es/whps26. Those interested in future virtual or in-person workshops can sign up at beav.es/whps.

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