With the benefit of mild summer weather and a wet ’22/’23 winter, Napa County avoided large wildfires this season. Summers like these are needed for the community to press our advantage and continue to stay ahead of the inevitable wildfire risks…
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Napa County wins $37.5 million wildfire prevention grant
September 1, 2023Napa Valley Register – Barry Eberling Napa County has hit a fire protection jackpot of sorts — it will receive a $37.5 million federal grant for fuel reduction and other wildfire prevention efforts. “This grant will empower us…
The Growing Megafire Crisis — and How to Contain It
Megafires, or fires that burn more than 100,000 acres, are becoming more frequent worldwide, wreaking havoc on landscapes and communities — and fire experts say the problem is only going to get worse. George T. Whitesides is focused on fighting these devastating natural disasters through innovative technologies and intentional changes to how we build communities.
Wildfire Mitigation Compliance Provides Insurance Benefits and Fire Protection
California’s property insurance landscape has changed dramatically due to elevated wildfire risk and increased construction costs leading several insurance carriers to end, or significantly restrict, writing of new coverage policies
CAL FIRE Opens 45-Day Comment Period Regarding Remapping Fire Hazard Severity Zones
CAL FIRE received over 1,100 comments on the Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) remapping for the State Responsibility Area. They now have opened a new 45 day comment period from June 26 – August 9, 2023. For details see www.osfm.fire.ca.gov/fhsz Below…
CAL FIRE – OSFM Update Letter FHSZ Stakeholders
Adjustments were made to the map which resulted in just over 100,000 acres receiving an updated designation.
Cal Fire to suspend Napa County burn permits starting Monday
Cal Fire announced it will suspend all permits for outdoor residential burning in Napa and three other counties starting Monday
Facing the Reality of Wildfire Risk
Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine by John Dunbar Napa County remains vulnerable to wildfires even with this reprieve from the drought. The wet winter that replenished our water supply also accelerated vegetation growth, which will provided abundant fuel for wildfires this…
Calistoga FSC Appeal for Support Answered
As I’m sure you’re aware, the risk of wildfire and its devastating consequences to life, health, property, jobs, the economy and even County revenue is a major concern to our entire County. In Calistoga, many of us have had to…