Effective June 10, 2019, CAL FIRE has suspended burning in the areas below 3,500 feet in Tuolumne, Calaveras, eastern Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties.According to Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit … [Read more...] about Burning Suspended Below 3,500 Feet
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PG&E Wildfire Safety Open House
PG&E is holding an open house on Wednesday, June 5, to provide information about its Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP). Drop-in hours are between 6 and 8 p.m. at the Best Western PLUS … [Read more...] about PG&E Wildfire Safety Open House
2018 Was California’s Worst Wildfire Year
According to the National Interagency Coordination Center, 1.8 million acres of land was burned in California last year, making 2018 the worst wildfire year on record for California. Acres burned was … [Read more...] about 2018 Was California’s Worst Wildfire Year
Tuolumne County Fire Safety and Evacuation Preparedness Community Meetings
Tuolumne County has scheduled a series of fire safety and evacuation preparedness community meetings. The meetings are provided in partnership with the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, CAL FIRE, … [Read more...] about Tuolumne County Fire Safety and Evacuation Preparedness Community Meetings
Wildfire Related Bills
A number of wildfire related bills have been introduced in the California State Legislature. The bills are in addition to Senate Bills 190 and 209 addressed in an earlier post. SB 190 addresses … [Read more...] about Wildfire Related Bills
Wildfire Prevention Bills Introduced
Two wildfire prevention bills have been introduced in the California State Senate by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa). Dodd has introduced Senate Bills 190 and 209.Senate Bill 190 addresses defensible … [Read more...] about Wildfire Prevention Bills Introduced
Cold Weather Pet Protection
The cold weather is here, and as we bundle up to stay warm, it’s also time to protect our pets from the cold. Here are some cold weather safety tips from the ASPCA.Towel dry your pet as soon as … [Read more...] about Cold Weather Pet Protection
Home Heating Safety Tips
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths. Half of home heating fires are reported during the months of … [Read more...] about Home Heating Safety Tips
