Fireproofing Panoramic subdivision

Panoramic View Estates subdivision residents can qualify for a financial incentive to fireproof their properties, according to Cloverdale Fire Chief Chuck Cable.

The 111-lot subdivision is located east of Sisters north of Aspen Lakes Golf Course.

Up to $400 will be paid to each property that qualifies by having a site inspection, agreeing to do specified fuels reduction work, and completing the project, Cable explained.

Each property owner has received a letter explaining this incentive signed by Chief Cable and Stuart Otto, stewardship forester with the Oregon Department of forestry (ODF).

The program is funded by a National Fire Plan grant of $37,000. Similar programs have been offered to other Central Oregon subdivisions.

“Making your home more defensible to wild fires makes the entire community more defensible,” Chief Cable said. “I urge homeowners to take advantage of this offer. A few hundred dollars can help rent equipment or hire some assistance.”

Cloverdale Fire Department volunteers will contact property owners to encourage participation during the first week in May, Chief Cable added. That week leads up to the FireFree Weekend of May 7 and 8 when yard debris may be left at Fryrear Transfer Station at no cost. For information call 548-4815.