Wildfire preparedness town hall set May 6 in Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH — The Chumstick Wildfire Stewardship Coalition will hold its annual town hall focused on wildfire preparedness May 6 at the Snowy Owl Theatre.

The event, titled “Are We Ready for Wildfire?”, will feature a keynote presentation by Hilary Franz, who currently serves as president and CEO of American Forests.

According to event materials , the program is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the theater, located at 7409 Icicle Road. A community happy hour and partner information booths will run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by Franz’s keynote presentation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

A panel discussion with federal, state and local partners is scheduled from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m.

Organizers state the annual town hall is intended to provide an opportunity for community members to engage with agencies and partners, share concerns and receive information related to wildfire preparedness.

Additional information is available through the Chumstick Wildfire Stewardship Coalition.