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Good morning Commissioner Eisenhour and other members of the AG!
Please review the attached document for an introduction to the CWPP. This is a composite statement from the Fire Marshal, Chief Black and myself. We believe this is a solid start for
an intro to the CWPP. It could also be used as a intro for public discussion when talking about the CWPP. The PIOs for the County and the City, (others?) may have some word smithing
suggestions to improve the message.
From: Heidi Eisenhour <HEisenhour@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:HEisenhour@co.jefferson.wa.us> >
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:32 AM
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Cc: Robert Wittenberg <rwittenberg@ejfr.org <mailto:rwittenberg@ejfr.org> >
Subject: RE: Development of a unified message for roll out of CWPP public comment period.
I am happy to join the CWPP messaging effort. How do we want to proceed? Seems like we can take the thoughts Don and Chief Black provided and come up with a draft paragraph to send around
to the group. Anyone want to take a first crack at a paragraph or two?
* Heidi
Heidi Eisenhour
Jefferson County Commissioner, District 2
PO Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98369
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Subject: RE: Development of a unified message for roll out of CWPP public comment period.
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Don and Chief Black,
Excellent points from you both. I think it would be great if your group could develop a brief Forward to the CWPP- I’m envisaging one paragraph that would tell the reader why they should
read the CWPP and why the plan is important to implement; it could be a preface to the signature page perhaps?
If you like that idea, once you had something that you all agreed to, we could add it to the final document, and it would put that unified message front and center.
Let us know,
Vicky Amato| she, her, hers
Principal Planner- Fire and Forestry
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Denver
Colorado
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Cc: Robert Wittenberg <rwittenberg@ejfr.org <mailto:rwittenberg@ejfr.org> >
Subject: RE: Development of a unified message for roll out of CWPP public comment period.
Don,
I really appreciate you leading this effort. It speaks to your commitment to the project and dedication to our collective community. I will help in any way possible.
Attached is a press release we are launching tomorrow. Maybe there are a few details that can help fertilize some ideas for our project.
In addition, I think we can develop some talking points that speak to the “What does the CWPP mean or do?” plus, “How can the CWPP be utilized by residents?”
Some other points to illustrate the importance and value of the CWPP:
There are two strategies to defend our community from wildfire.
1. Reactive methods (fire engines, firefighters, etc.)
2. Proactive methods such as planning and mitigation strategies (CWPP), public education, community engagement, WUI FIREWISE standards, etc..
We live in an isolated corner of the PNW with limited wildfire response resources and capacity (option #1). The tax base for our mostly rural county cannot support a dedicated stout
wildfire firefighting force that would be needed to overwhelm a significant wildfire event in Jefferson County. Even the larger agencies struggle with the costs for replacing equipment
that are 20+ years old. Competing fiscal priorities and mandates are numerous.
This paradigm leads to only one solution; option #2 needs to have equal emphasis as option #1 in our messaging. In our messaging the ROI of the CWPP needs to be a drum we continue to
beat. In my opinion, we need both options to be successful, but option 2 has been a lesser priority up until now.
DNR has some great talking points on its website too that helps describe the value of a CWPP and helps to outline a strategy.
https://www.dnr.wa.gov/programs-and-services/wildfire/wildfire-preparedness/community-wildfire-protection <https://www.dnr.wa.gov/programs-and-services/wildfire/wildfire-preparedness/community-wildfi
re-protection>
EJFR has hired our first Community Risk Manager. Robert Wittenberg starts May 1. He has a long history in the fire service, community engagement, risk reduction and messaging.
He is more wildfire savvy than me and I’m sure he will have a lot to contribute to this group.
I hope to see most of you on May 4 in PT.
Thanks Don!
Bret Black - Fire Chief
Cell 360-381-0292
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From: Don Svetich <dsvetich@qfr2.org <mailto:dsvetich@qfr2.org> >
Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2024 2:06 PM
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us> ; kathryn.e.smith@usda.gov <mailto:kathryn.e.smith@usda.gov> ; kelly.lawrence2@usda.gov <mailto:kelly.lawrence2@usda.gov> ; Kelsey Vogt <Kelsey.N.Vogt.civ@us.navy.mil <mailto:Kelsey.N.Vogt.civ@us
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a.us> >; Victoria Amato <vamato@swca.com <mailto:vamato@swca.com> >; WMDavis@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:WMDavis@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Subject: Development of a unified message for roll out of CWPP public comment period.
Good afternoon Advisor Group members!
Per our last meeting together, I agree to spearhead the development of a unified message for our communities as we get ready for the public comment period on the CWPP.
As part of that effort I have put some thoughts down and am forwarding to the group to start the effort off.
Ideally, the message needs to highlight why the CWPP is of benefit to the County as a whole. Please review the attached document, and if you are interested in developing talking points
and a common message we can all present when talking with our stakeholders and communities, contact me as soon as possible. The document has a rough completion timeline that I would
like to follow. One thing to remember about myself is I am an operations oriented person so document development is not my strong suit.
Thank you in advance for any assistance and for being part of the process of developing the Jefferson County CWPP.
Donald Svetich
Quilcene Fire Rescue