Sources of More Useful Information
Firewise
Firewise attempts to teach the public how to adapt to living with wildfire, encouraging neighbors to work together and take action now to prevent losses. This National Fire Protection Association program is co-sponsored by the USDA Forest Service, the US Department of the Interior, and the National Association of State Foresters.
US Forest Service Wildland Fire Assessment System
This is an excellent source of up-to-date information on the status of wildfires in the United States. Much of the data comes from the National Weather Service's Digital Services Program. Also, the National Interagency Coordination Center serves as a focal point for coordinating the national mobilization of resources for wildland fire and other incidents throughout the United States.
Here to Stay in Wintergreen
Mission - “Here to Stay in Wintergreen” is dedicated to enabling residents, as they age, to continue living safely and independently in their own homes with meaningful connections to the community. Here to Stay in Wintergreen is dependent on a reliable core of volunteers, dedicated to providing service discretely, responsibly, and in a positive manner. Click the link below to learn how to become a part of this wonderful group.
Medical Alert Systems
Frequently, Wintergreen Rescue Squad is asked about companies that can provide medical alert systems to get medical attention with the push of a button. We have compiled a list of companies that may meet your needs for our area, click Learn More below. There are also some helpful home tips included in the document.
Eli’s Village
Wintergreen offers the opportunity to live in a peaceful and engaging community. Eli's Village enhances that experience by offering solutions to ensure safe living through careful planning and assessment, the addition of non-invasive home monitoring and alert systems, and support identification and service coordination. They help families stay in their homes as they age. Click here to see their brochure.
Southern Area Coordination Center
Part of the Geographic Area Coordinating Group, this organization provides leadership and support not only for wildland fire emergencies, but to other emergency incidents (i.e. earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc). All agencies and geographic areas work together under the auspices and direction of the National Interagency Fire Center.
Virginia Department of Fire Programs & the State Fire Marshal’s Office
This state offices provide supplemental funding to local governments, education and training to first responders, fire prevention and life safety education through community risk reduction, and statewide fire code enforcement.
The Thomas Jefferson Emergency Medical Services Council
Wintergreen is a part of this council that covers five counties (including Nelson County) and Charlottesville to assess, identify, coordinate, plan and implement an efficient and effective regional EMS delivery system in partnership with the Virginia Office of EMS and the Virginia EMS Advisory Board.