Sunriver hosts second annual Wildfire Preparedness Fair

The Sunriver Fire Department, along with support from the Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative and the Sunriver Owners Association, is hosting its second annual Wildfire Preparedness Fair in Sunriver.

The event is noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at SHARC. It’s free to attend. Topics will include wildfire prevention education, expert tips for protecting your home, staying safe when smoke is in the air, planning for evacuation and more.  

The public is invited to join in these fun, family friendly events to learn about crucial strategies and resources to stay safe during wildfire season.

The highlight of the Sunriver event will be a presentation by Evan Sluder, research scientist and engineer for the Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS). Sluder will speak about science-backed mitigation strategies that can help protect your home and property from wildfires.

“Wildfires occur with regularity in Central Oregon. Our community was evacuated due to the Bachelor Butte Fire in 2024, so we know that they can happen here. This event is one way for the residents and owners in Sunriver to learn what actions they can take to be prepared,” Sunriver Fire Chief Bill Boos said.