In the News
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Treasury Wine Estates announces Brighter Future Initiative, in Napa, California
Treasury Wine Estates expands its Brighter Future Initiative in Napa Valley, partnering with Napa Firewise to fund Valley Stewards resilience sites and advance wildfire safety alongside sustainability and education.
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How Sen. Bill Dodd and Napa Firewise Raised the Bar on California Wildfire Prevention
As Dodd concludes his term, Napa Firewise celebrates his legacy with deep gratitude for his strategic vision and unparalleled commitment to public safety.
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Napa Firewise CEO – Joe Nordlinger
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 to our neighborhoods. Napa Firewise stayed busy throughout 2023: advancing the work of wildfire resilience in…
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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 to take significant strides in safeguarding our community for future generations, especially in the face…
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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.
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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
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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 is a summary put together by United Policy Holders to highlight where to get more…
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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.
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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