The VRFA Participates in Regional Flood Planning Group

The Army Corp of Engineers has recently reported that Howard Hanson Dam has two depressions in its right abutment that will restrict the holding capacity of the reservoir behind the dam. This has significantly increased the potential for flooding to the communities in the Green River Valley. The VRFA is actively involved in the planning efforts initiated shortly after the discovery of the problem. More....

The recent stretch of warm and dry weather has created a fire threat in urban vegetation that usually does not occur until later in the summer months. Open grassy areas, hillsides and roadway medians are particularly susceptible to fires today. The Valley Regional Fire Authority encourages citizens to use extreme caution with BBQ’s, smoking materials, fireplaces and recreational fires during the remaining summer months. A small fire created by a discarded cigarette or a tiny spark from a BBQ can quickly turn into a large fire and become a threat to both lives and property. To help prevent brush fires, deposit cigarettes in proper containers and never throw burning materials on the ground, properly extinguish BBQ’s when cooking outdoors and never leave any burning material unattended. It is also a good idea to check lawn mowers, all-terrain vehicles and other equipment with internal combustion engines for properly working spark arresters. When pulling to the side of the road in your vehicle stay off dry, grassy areas as your hot catalytic converter can ignite dry vegetation.

Do you need a current First Aid and CPR card for your workplace? A six-hour First Aid and CPR course is available the third Saturday of each month (excluding July, August and December), from 8:30 -2:30 at station 31. There is a $45 fee for this class and pre-registration is required. Visit the Community Programs page on our website for more information and the registration form.

CPR can increase the chances of survival significantly when started immediately by a bystander. The Valley Regional Fire Authority offers adult, child and infant CPR training on the first Wednesday of each month (excluding July, August and December), from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the headquarters, station 31. There is a $20 fee for this class and pre-registration is required. Visit the Community Programs page on our website for more information and the registration form.