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An open letter to the San Juan County community about wildfire risk and preparedness in the islands

As islanders have followed the heartbreaking news of the wildfires in Maui earlier this month, concern about fire risk and prevention in the San Juan Islands has understandably increased. All of the island Fire Department Chiefs, in addition to other key local leaders in the areas of emergency response and fire mitigation have written a […]

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County Announces Ban on Recreational Fires in Unincorporated Areas of San Juan County

Recreational campfires, outdoor cooking, and oil-fueled products are all covered by the fire ban. SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. July 21, 2023 –The San Juan County Fire Marshal has declared a ban on all recreational fires after consultation with the San Juan County Fire Chiefs. Due to current atmospheric and field conditions, this ban on all

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San Juan County with Highest Survival Rate following Cardiac Arrest in Washington State

San Juan County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies reported a 100% survival rate following cardiac arrest from a heart rhythm that can be defibrillated in 2022, the highest survival rate in Washington State. The national survival rate following this type of cardiac arrest was 32%, according to the data in the Cardiac Arrest Registry (CARES)

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