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McDowell Community Wildfire Network (Firewise)
Mtn. Valleys Resource Conservation and Development Council · Nonprofit program
$40,000 grant supporting program coordination, mitigation tracking, and equipment.
A McDowell County wildfire education and mitigation program led by the Mtn. Valleys Resource Conservation and Development Council helped residents learn how to create defensible space around their homes. The county minutes note a $40,000 grant supporting program coordination, tracking mitigation activities, and mitigation equipment.
Program details
How it works
McDowell County board minutes describe a presentation on the McDowell Community Wildfire Network (MCWN) project called Firewise. The program educates residents on how to mitigate wildfire risk and includes resident tasks for protecting homes and creating defensible space. (mcdowellgov.com)
What the money covers
The county minutes say MCWN received a $40,000 grant that would support:
- program coordination
- tracking mitigation activities
- acquiring mitigation equipment (mcdowellgov.com)
Amounts and matching
The only amount stated in the source is the $40,000 grant for program support. The minutes do not say whether homeowners receive direct cash, rebates, or reimbursement. (mcdowellgov.com)
Timing and deadlines
The source is a county meeting record from December 7, 2020. It does not provide a current application deadline, enrollment window, or status update for a homeowner-facing funding round. (mcdowellgov.com)
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