The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management is asking residents to weigh in on wildfire preparedness through a new survey that will help inform its planning for the future. It will remain open into November. "The wild areas of Snohomish County are part of what makes this such a remarkable place to live, but we cannot ignore the growing risk of wildfire where our communities and forests meet,” Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers said in a release issued by the county. “I hope people will take time to fill out this survey so we as a County can better understand and prepare for that risk.” Results will be used to help inform a planning effort to analyze wildfire protection needs and strategies, according to the county. Other research has confirmed that more than 15% of the county's population live in what's called the "wildland urban interface." That includes areas where human homes and businesses intermingle with fire fuels. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/snohomish-county-wildfire-preparedness-survey/281-b9378398-57fa-4613-b4c7-7cc33b646b9a