by Roger | Mar 28, 2024 | Reduce Risk, Resources
Story by Mike Nicholls During and following the Walbridge Fire in 2020. Cazadero had no 911 service for days – our telephone landline provider, Frontier Communications experienced a central office back-up battery failure, Comcast/Xfinity failed once their battery...
by Roger | Mar 28, 2024 | Reduce Risk
From Permit Sonoma Fire Prevention: Take a critical step to reduce wildfire risks to your home by scheduling your FREE structure risk assessment today! Our home hardening contractors will identify the highest risks to your home and provide you with a personalized list...
by Roger | Mar 28, 2024 | Reduce Risk
Published by National Wildfire Coordinating Group, this publication establishes the standards for understanding and implementation of concepts, issues, and best practices to increase community fire adaptation. This publication is designed to: • Support common...
by Roger | Mar 22, 2024 | Reduce Risk
Before you begin burning piles of debris, please make sure you have a current 2023-2024 burn permit, and that you call before you burn! And remember, Occidental, Camp Meeker, Monte Rio, and Forestville residents have free chipping service. Apply for chipping here....
by Roger | Mar 12, 2024 | Reduce Risk
Three resources for hardening your home that won’t break the bank: A FREE Wildfire Risk Guide: Your personalized home evaluation report is organized to help you prioritize the actions you need to take to prepare for wildfire. Budget-Friendly Vents: Vents are an...
by Roger | Feb 18, 2024 | Reduce Risk
Are there fire safe plants? Yes and no. Remember, any plant can burn under the right conditions. One way to help reduce your wildfire risk is to use fire-resistant landscaping around your home. Look for plants with these characteristics: Able to...