Firewise Outreach

While the weather is cool and wet, Marta is starting the 2020 fire season planning early with talks to members of the local Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. Her presentations will focus on defensible space and how neighbors can work together to ensure greater fire prevention in neighborhoods. The most immediate action is around individual homes and expanding out to nearby structures, and under-developed property within the neighborhood and nearby.

What does defensible space look like? The National Fire Protection Association offers this illustrative graphic on the NFPA’s Preparing Homes for Wildfire page. There’s more information about tree placement and other safety information.

Are you a member of a group or business that would like to learn more about protecting your home/business? If so, let us know. Perhaps we can arrange a talk with your group.

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What is Defensible Space? See CCCFPD guide here. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers tips of how to prepare here. CCCFPD now offers a new online reporting form for weed abatement concerns and violations.

The California Public Utilities Commission worked with CAL FIRE and others to develop a Fire-Threat Map of California. The map shows places with a high risk of wildfires that could put people and property in danger. Additionally, PG&E has introduced an app that allows the public to report non-emergency safety concerns in high risks areas related to PG&E electrical equipment. Visit PG&E's Report It. Visit PG&E Safety site for helpful information.