The Florida Forest Service Chainsaw Strike Teams have been busy removing trees and debris from roadways to provide access to residents returning to their homes in the Panhandle after #HurricaneMichael.
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Protecting Florida from the dangers of wildfire & managing the forest resources through a stewardship ethic to assure they are available for future generations.
- 🔥 We're deploying a 20-person initial attack hand crew to California to assist with suppressing the #SaltFire. Additional single resources have been deployed to assist with numerous #wildfires across the western US. Read more here: bit.ly/FirefightersDe…
- Do not fly drones near wildfires. Flying drones over or near wildfires could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper suppression operations. Individuals who interfere with wildfire suppression efforts may be subject to civil penalties and criminal prosecution.
- #BerthaSwampRoadFire remains active this morning. We have 17 dozers on the 8,000-acre fire, and it's 10% contained. Additional FFS resources, as well as 4 helicopters from the @FLGuard, are en route. Follow @FFS_Chipola for ongoing updates.
- @FLForestService helicopters have dropped more than 103,000 gallons of water fighting the #AdkinsAvenueFire since Friday. This 1,400-acre fire is now 35% contained with 25 tractor/plow units actively fighting the blaze. Follow @FFS_Chipola for ongoing updates.
- Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service are providing an update on the “344 Fire” in south Miami-Dade and urging residents and visitors to avoid U.S. 1 in the area due to smoke and heavy emergency response. MORE: tinyurl.com/3ahd2jw7
- 🔥 Prescribed Fire Awareness Week Prescribed fire is the most valuable tool we have to manage Florida’s fire-dependent & fire-prone landscapes. With a long-term, sustained approach, we can significantly reduce the chances of catastrophic wildfires & maintain healthy forests.
00:00 - 🔥 Be Wildfire Ready, Florida! 🔸 Prepare Your Home 🔸 Prepare Your Yard 🔸 Prepare Your Emergency Supply Kit Learn how to protect your life, home and community at BeWilfireReadyFL.com
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- We have 400 personnel working on #HurricaneMichael recovery, including 155 sawyers. Thanks to @JerryPateCo @JerryPateDesign and Florida Outdoor Equipment for donating 64 chainsaws so our team can keep working. freshfromflorida.com/News-Events/Pr…
- Fire danger levels are elevated statewide going into the weekend. Critically low humidity is also expected. Wildfires can have a traumatic effect on communities. Unlike hurricanes, there is little to no warning. Don’t wait for wildfire. Be ready now at BeWildfireReadyFL.com.
- #ChipolaComplex Evening Update: More than 70 tractor-plow units & 10 air assets fighting the wildfires. 🔥 #BerthaSwampRoadFire 14k+ acres, 10% contained 🔥 #AdkinsAvenueFire 875 acres, 50% contained 🔥 #StarAveFire 250 acres, 60% contained Full update: bit.ly/3pI1JMX
- Florida wildfires are burning more than 12k acres. Our firefighters & resources from numerous fire & emergency service departments are working in unified command to help suppression efforts. Additional resources in route, including the @FLGuard. Details: bit.ly/3MpRNl0
- It's #PrescribedFireAwarenessWeek in Florida! Prescribed Fire is a vital tool used to reduce wildfire risk. #RxFire #PrescribedFire
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