NEIGHBORS TEAM UP TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISKS & COSTS

Join us to become Firewise certified. Together we can make our community safer and qualify for insurance discounts.

Firewise USA provides guidance on home hardening. By getting Firewise certified, we can work with our insurance companies to lower rates and potentially prevent policy cancellations.

• Reduce Wildfire Risks: By preparing now, we can become more resistant to wildfires.

• Protect Our Homes and Families: Proactive steps with best practices can save lives and properties in the event of a wildfire.

• Save Money on Insurance: Currently, over 20 insurance companies offer discounts. Forming a Firewise community will qualify us under California's Safer from Wildfires

• Unlock Contractor Discounts: Together, we've secured group discounts on contractor services such as fire-smart landscaping.

• Strengthen Our Community: Teaming up with neighbors builds a strong community of shared responsibility and collective safety.

• Work Together: Collaborate to identify and reduce wildfire hazards.

• Assess Risks: Learn how to assess wildfire risks around your home.

• Mitigation Strategies: Get guidance on defensible spaces, fire-resistant plants, and fire-safe building materials.

• Emergency Preparedness: Develop a neighborhood emergency plan with evacuation and communication plans.

• Educational Workshops: Attend free workshops about wildfire behavior, fire safety, and preparedness.

• Share Resources & Discounts: Exchange tools, knowledge, contractor discounts, and fire safety practices.

• Collaborate on Firebreaks: Work with neighbors to create gaps in vegetation that slow or stop the spread of fires.

• Partner with Experts: Coordinate with local fire departments and agencies for expert advice, resources, and support.