Ponderosa Hills Area to Get Shaded Fuel Break
The Highway 108 Fire Safe Council has been awarded $414,960 though the CAL FIRE California Climate Investments Fire Prevention Grant program to build a shaded fuel break in the Ponderosa…
Defensible Space: Are You Ready?
Lovely spring weather is here, making it the perfect time to start or finish defensible space preparations. Defensible space is the area between your home and on oncoming wildfire where…
Pet Evacuation Tips
Pets are members of the family, and we want them to be safe during an evacuation for wildfire or other emergency. Here are some pet evacuation tips: Remember, if it’s…
Beware of Embers
Embers, coming in contact with flammable material, are a major reason why homes are destroyed during wildfires. Embers, also known as firebrands, are airborne pieces of wood and/or vegetation that…
Fire Safe Target Shooting
Approximately 95 percent of all wildfires in California are caused by human activity. Target shooting is one of those causes. CAL FIRE’s “One Less Spark” campaign offers these tips to…
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…
Turkey Fryer Safety Tips
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. And turkey deep fryers are responsible for many of those fires. The NFPA…
Wildfire Preparedness is Year Around
It may be November, but with deadly and destructive wildfires burning in northern and southern California, it is a reminder that being wildfire prepared is a year around activity. We…
Thank You Ellie
Thanks to Ellie, a seven-year-old from Sonoma County, we have added a link to our website for home fire prevention and safety tips. Ellie and her mother contacted us after…
