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San Gabriel Valley
Wildfire Adaptation Summit
 

Thursday July 14th, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Following the 2020 Bobcat Fire in the San Gabriel Mountains, the SGVCOG identified a need for a regional program to provide wildfire adaptation and prevention resources to cities and residents. To mark the launch of this program, the SGVCOG brought together expert panelists to discuss how cities and communities can help support successful wildfire programs and prevent future wildfires.

Watch the Summit Recording:

Summit Agenda Summary

  • Welcoming Remarks

  • Opening Remarks

  • Introduction of SGVCOG's Wildfire Adaptation and Prevention Outreach Program

  • Presentation by Dr. Chris Dicus - Planning for Fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Considerations for Local Government

  • Presentation by Robert Montaghami - Laws and Prevention Measures

  • Presentation by Mark Brown - Changing the Wildfire Prevention Paradigm

  • Panel Pre-scripted Q&A Session

  • Panel Audience Q&A Session

  • Closing Remarks

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

DR. CHRIS DICUS

Professor of Wildland Fire and Fuels Management at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

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ROBERT MONTAGHAMI

Fire Marshal at the City of La Verne
Fire Department

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MARK BROWN

Executive Officer at the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT

Opening remarks for the summit will be given by a fire professional from the Los Angeles County Fire Department

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