Emergency Response Leaders to Present at Scott Valley Community Event

Free community talk focuses on wildfire prevention and emergency preparedness

The Scott Valley community is invited to attend “Prepared to Protect: Inside Scott Valley’s Emergency Response Teams,” a free public presentation scheduled for Monday, July 21st from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Valley Oaks Community Center on Quartz Valley Road in Greenview.

Expert Panel Discussion

The event will feature presentations from local emergency response leaders, including:

• Suzi Brady – CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit Public Information Officer
• Josh Short – Etna Police Chief
• Joseph Hess – Fort Jones Fire Chief
• Clint Whitchurch – Etna Fire Chief
• Paul Buchter – Scott Valley Fire Chief
• Teresa Arrwood – NRP Etna Ambulance Director

The informative community talk will cover critical topics including:

• Wildfire prevention strategies
• Home and community preparedness measures
• Safety protocols when fire strikes
• Direct insights from frontline emergency responders
• Live Q&A session following the presentations

Date: Monday, July 21st
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Valley Oaks Community Center, Quartz Valley Road, Greenview
Cost: Free admission
Refreshments: Will be served

Can’t Attend in Person?

For those unable to attend the event in person, the presentation will be available via YouTube Live at www.youtube.com/@ScottValleyFocus.

About the Series

The “Stop! Look & Listen Community Helpers Talk Series” is hosted monthly on the third Monday of each month by Scott Valley Focus, Scott Valley Family Resource Center, Valley Oaks Community Center, and SiskiyouNews.com. The series features live presentations focusing on local services, events, and organizations that serve the community.

Scott Valley Focus is a registered 501(c)3 organization. Those interested in presenting at future events can contact [email protected] or call 530-467-5548. More information is available at scottvalleyfocus.com and facebook/scottvalleyfocus.

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This is a vital opportunity for Scott Valley residents to connect directly with local emergency response professionals and gain valuable knowledge about protecting their homes and community during fire season.

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