Wildland Fire Management Plan Craters of the Moon National Monument XIII. Public Information and Education

A. Public Fire Information; Capabilities and Needs

As with all park activities, the presence of an informed public can go far in providing support for the fire management program at Craters of the Moon National Monument and fostering its goals. A concerted effort will be made to make the public aware of fire concerns at the monument including fire prevention messages, fire danger indices when they are high or extreme and the presence of on-going fires. Fire management messages will be introduced into interpretive programs where appropriate. The monument will participate in fire prevention activities in the community. Park visitors will be made aware of regulations regarding the use of fire within the monument. High fire danger notices will be posted in the campground, at the visitor center and at the monument entrances when needed. The local media will be informed of fire prevention concerns through news releases. Media access to fire scenes will be facilitated when it is safe to do so. When interest is warranted, a staff member will be designated as the contact person for all information requests.

B. Step-up Plan Information Actions

Refer to Step-Up Plan in Section IV, C, 2.d).