Whitman County signs Community Wildfire Protection Plan despite concerns about accuracy and liability

May 19, 2025

Commissioners approved the Whitman County Community Wildfire Protection Plan May 19; Commissioner Chad Whetzel said parts appeared inaccurate and raised liability concerns, and Emergency Management Director Bill Tensfeld said the plan reflected the information available when prepared.

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The Whitman County Board of Commissioners on May 19 approved and signed the county’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

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