Why Go Firewise?

Why Go Firewise Overview
50 Firewise communities in Santa Cruz County
Firewise is a national program
Map of the Zayante Firewise Communities
Volunteers and investment
No cost to apply and voluntary participation helps decrease wildfire risk
Neighbors working together
Benefits include Community-building collaboration, builds goodwill with local fire professionals, access to professional help, and potential home insurance discounts.
Steps to achieve Firewise USA Recognition: Form a board, complete a wildfire risk assessment and host at least one meeting per year.
Develop a three-year action plan, meet the minimum wildfire risk reduction investment, and create a Firewise USA Portal account and application.
Potential neighborhood activities: Chipping, brush clearing, chain saw days, clear around fire hydrants, road and driveway clearance for fire engines, mark turnarounds, create a GIS map of houses and water sources, have an emergency communications plan, and have evacuation drills.
Sunset Ridge neighborhood work parties
Recognize and celebrate
What's next? Assess community interest. Identify a steering committee. Define your community boundaries. Ask for a follow-up presentation
Firewise Local Resources: Local fire department websites. FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County. Santa Clara FireSafe Council. FireSafe Marin. FireSafe Monterey.
Why Go Firewise Overview
50 Firewise communities in Santa Cruz County
Firewise is a national program
Map of the Zayante Firewise Communities
Volunteers and investment
No cost to apply and voluntary participation helps decrease wildfire risk
Neighbors working together
Benefits include Community-building collaboration, builds goodwill with local fire professionals, access to professional help, and potential home insurance discounts.
Steps to achieve Firewise USA Recognition: Form a board, complete a wildfire risk assessment and host at least one meeting per year.
Develop a three-year action plan, meet the minimum wildfire risk reduction investment, and create a Firewise USA Portal account and application.
Potential neighborhood activities: Chipping, brush clearing, chain saw days, clear around fire hydrants, road and driveway clearance for fire engines, mark turnarounds, create a GIS map of houses and water sources, have an emergency communications plan, and have evacuation drills.
Sunset Ridge neighborhood work parties
Recognize and celebrate
What's next? Assess community interest. Identify a steering committee. Define your community boundaries. Ask for a follow-up presentation
Firewise Local Resources: Local fire department websites. FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County. Santa Clara FireSafe Council. FireSafe Marin. FireSafe Monterey.
Why Go Firewise Overview
50 Firewise communities in Santa Cruz County
Firewise is a national program
Map of the Zayante Firewise Communities
Volunteers and investment
No cost to apply and voluntary participation helps decrease wildfire risk
Neighbors working together
Benefits include Community-building collaboration, builds goodwill with local fire professionals, access to professional help, and potential home insurance discounts.
Steps to achieve Firewise USA Recognition: Form a board, complete a wildfire risk assessment and host at least one meeting per year.
Develop a three-year action plan, meet the minimum wildfire risk reduction investment, and create a Firewise USA Portal account and application.
Potential neighborhood activities: Chipping, brush clearing, chain saw days, clear around fire hydrants, road and driveway clearance for fire engines, mark turnarounds, create a GIS map of houses and water sources, have an emergency communications plan, and have evacuation drills.
Sunset Ridge neighborhood work parties
Recognize and celebrate
What's next? Assess community interest. Identify a steering committee. Define your community boundaries. Ask for a follow-up presentation
Firewise Local Resources: Local fire department websites. FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County. Santa Clara FireSafe Council. FireSafe Marin. FireSafe Monterey.