Napa Communities Firewise Foundation

150-Year Fire Vegetation History Webinar
2023-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
In this webinar, historical ecologist Arthur Dawson presents the findings of a three-year CALFIRE-funded study conducted in partnership with Pepperwood, Mark Tukman, and Dr. Jim Thorne. Arthur will trace the story of fire and vegetation in the North Bay over the last 150 years. Integrating a wide variety of sources reveals the surprisingly dynamic patterns of chaparral, hardwood and conifer woodlands in response to wildfire, timber harvest, and wildfire suppression.

It took generations to set the stage for the catastrophic fires of the last decade. It will take several more to change that trajectory. Altering course is going to require hard work on the ground guided by a deeper understanding of the relationship of fire, vegetation and the role of human beings in the landscape.

Webinar Replay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ4Lr2thEvM

Webinar Flyer

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Pile Burn Workshop
2023-01-31 18:00 - 20:00
Winter can be a great time pile burning brush and other woody fuels around your home. Learn how to construct and prepare hand piles take skill and an understanding of safety and weather considerations to minimize the risk of escape.

This two-part class will cover fundamental topics to hand pile burning such as:

Safety and liability considerations
Weather conditions and interpretation
Navigating the permitting process

There will also be in-person local demonstrations for gaining hands-on skills. Whether you have been burning piles for years or are just getting started, this class has something for everyone! For questions, please contact Katie Low (katlow@ucanr.edu).

Part One: Hand Pile Burning Fundamentals Webinar

Date & Time: January 31st, 2023 from 6-8 PM PST.
Format: Free Zoom-based webinar.
Sign up by January 30, 2023

Part Two: In-Person Hand Pile Burning Field Demonstrations

Date & Time: TBD; dates, locations, and registration to be announced soon! Format: Hands-on, skills-based field day at different locations across the State. Field Day will cost $10.

Note: you must attend the webinar to attend the in-person demonstrations!

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Napa County Invites the Community to Participate in Virtual Town Hall Meeting
2023-01-25 18:00
The community is invited to participate in a virtual Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, January 25, at 6 p.m. to discuss current and future fire services provided by Napa County.

Napa County Fire Department is conducting a study, known as a Fire Master Plan, to take a comprehensive look at all aspects of the needs of the community and how adequately the Department meets these needs. The study is being conducted by Wyoming-based AP Triton, an industry-leading consultant specializing in fire department master planning.

The purpose of a Long-Range Master Plan is to evaluate the County Fire Department in relation to the community’s current risks, anticipate community growth (and therefore associated risk), and recommend solutions. The study will review fire department response data, department staffing levels, apparatus and station conditions and locations, and the County’s unique hazards and infrastructure. The study is intended to position the County to address that growth in advance with appropriate resources and infrastructure.

Deputy Fire Chief Jason Martin will host the virtual meeting, with AP Triton’s consultants moderating and providing an overview of the project. At the conclusion of the meeting, the consultants will launch a survey to provide further opportunities for community input.

The Virtual Town Hall will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Passcode: [REDACTED] All community members will be encouraged to participate in the survey, which will be available immediately after the Town Hall.

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California Forest Stewardship Workshop
2023-01-19 00:00 - 23:59
Online beginning January 19, 2023 – March 16, 2023 and in-person Saturday, February 4th Napa County.

Join the workshop to understand and protect your forests by developing a Forest Management Plan.

Topics include:

Forest management objectives and planningForest health, insects and diseaseForest and fire ecology, wildlife, watershedsFuels reduction and forest resource marketingMapping, inventory and silvicultureProject development & permittingGetting professional help and cost-share opportunities

Hosted by:

University of California Cooperative Extension

in collaboration with:

American Forest FoundationCAL FIRECalifornia Association of Resource Conservation DistrictsCalifornia Fire Safe CouncilForest Landowners of CaliforniaUSFS Region 5

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2023 Ag Pass Informational Session
2023-01-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Napa Valley College
The Napa County Agricultural Commissioner will be facilitating an Ag Pass Informational Session for 2023 Ag Pass holders with presentations by Napa County Fire, Napa County Sheriff, and University of California Cooperative Extension.

These informational sessions are highly recommended for anyone requesting an Ag Pass in 2023.

Due to limited available space, registration is required to attend.

Attendance is open to all, but those persons who will sign the Ag Pass, and are responsible for employee safety & training, should attend.

Critical information will be shared from the UC, Napa County Sheriff’s Office, and Fire Department.

Register Now

Instructions for Ag Businesses

Commercial ag producers with issued 2022 Operator IDs or Restricted Materials permits have direct access to the 2022 Approval of Essential Ag Activities verification card through CalAgPermits.

Need assistance? Watch our instructional video or view the help document (PDF) to learn how to print your verification card and related documents.

Watch our instructional video or view the help document (PDF) to learn how to fill out your ag verification card.

Ag Pass program FAQs (PDF)

Emergency Preparedness for You, Your Family, and Your Animals (video)

Sesión Informativa de Ag Pass 2023
2023-01-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Napa Valley College
El Comisionado Agrícola del Condado de Napa facilitará una Sesión Informativa de Ag Pass para los titulares de Ag Pass 2023 con presentaciones de Napa County Fire, Napa County Sheriff y la Extensión Cooperativa de la Universidad de California.

Bienvenida y Introducción

Tracy Cleveland, Comisionada Agrícola del Condado de Napa

Seguridad Contra Incendios Forestales de Ag Pass

Erick Hernandez, Oficial de Cumplimiento del Código con la Oficina del Jefe de Bomberos

Preparación Para Desastres Para las Operaciones de Ganado Comercial

Morgan Doran, Extensión Cooperativa UC, Asesor de Ganadería y Recursos Naturales

Áreas de Evacuación, Seguridad General

Oscar Ortiz, Sheriff del Condado de Napa

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Napa Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps - Public Comment
2023-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Napa County Library, 580 Coombs Street, Napa, CA, United States
CAL FIRE Releases Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for Public Comment

After years of planning and collaboration with fire scientists, firefighters, stakeholders, and local community partners, the new map reflects changes in fire hazard in unincorporated, rural areas, as experienced in California over past years.

Join CAL FIRE at the Napa County Library in Napa on Monday, January 9, at 2:00pm for a public hearing and have an opportunity to provide comment and feedback on their new fire hazard severity zone maps.

The last time these maps were updated was in 2007 and now 2023 will provide the new updated version available publicly. This process will allow you as the public to provide verbal comments prior to final adoption by the State. There is also an avenue for written comments to be submitted during the 45-day period (ending Feb 3, 2023), or submit both written/verbal.

The Legislature mandates the State Fire Marshal designate fire hazard severity zones and assign to each zone a rating reflecting the degree of severity of fire hazard.

Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps are developed using a science-based and field-tested model. With the new update the latest technology and science are being included into the maps and will include new factors like land use changes, significant extreme wind event data, as well as a model that is more spatially detailed.

Interested in how these proposed changes affect you? Type in your address to see the change difference between 2007 and 2023.

Additional Information:

FHSZ News Release_2022

FHSZ Info Sheet

FHSZ FAQs 2022

Basic Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2 Training Course
2022-11-28 - 2022-12-01
Apply Now for Basic Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2 Training Course

We are pleased to announce two upcoming trainings for professionals whose work can help increase the pace and scale of vegetation and fuels treatment in California.

In this week-long online and field course, participants will learn the basic principles of Wildland Fire Behavior and Wildland Fire Science. This training course meets the S-130, S-190, and L-180 requirements outlined by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). Typically, people take this course because they are pursuing national or state certification for work with wildland fires. Successful completion of this course can satisfy prerequisites for more advanced courses and certification.

Napa County Community Outreach Meeting
2022-11-17 08:00 - 17:00
HOW TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE NAPA COUNTY COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING ON THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF FORESTRY STATE MINIMUM FIRE SAFE REGULATIONS
To participate in the Napa County community outreach meeting, the public are invited to observe and address County Officials in-person, telephonically or electronically. Instructions for public participation are below:
PLEASE SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR VIRTUAL/TELEPHONIC ATTENDANCE.
Napa County realizes that not all County residents have the same ways to stay engaged, so several alternatives are offered. Please watch or listen to the Napa County community outreach meeting in one of the following ways:

Listen on your phone – via Zoom at 1-669-900-6833 Enter Meeting ID (840 4063 3173) once you have joined the meeting.
Watch via the Internet – view the Live Stream via Zoom by https://www.zoom.us/join, then enter Meeting ID(840 4063 3173).

You may submit public comment as follows:

Via Email

Please provide your name and the item on which you are commenting

Send your comment to the following email address: Engineering@countyofnapa.org. Please provide your name and indicate the agenda item upon which you are commenting. Emails received will not beread aloud but will still become part of the public record.

Online

Use the Zoom attendee link: https://countyofnapa.zoom.us/j/84040633173. Make sure the browser is up to date.
Enter an email address and following naming convention: Item #, First Name Last Name (Ex:7A John Smith)
When the meeting Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click “raise hand.” Mute all other audiobefore speaking to avoid feedback.
When called, please limit your remarks to three minutes. After the comment, your microphone will bemuted.

By Phone

1. Call the Zoom phone number and enter the webinar ID: 1-669-900-6833 Enter Meeting ID 840-4063-3173

2. When the Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, press *9 to raise a hand. **Please note that phone numbers in their entirety will be visible online while speakers are speaking. **
If you have any questions,contact us via telephone at (707)-253-4417 or send an email to
Engineering@countyofnapa.

Napa County Wildfire Forum with Napa Firewise
2022-10-12 18:00
Our video replay is now available:

Wildfire is Inevitable. Preparation is SMART. We’ll Show You How!

Napa County Wildfire Forum with Napa Firewise

Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 6PM-7PM – Zoom Webinar

An informative, concise overview on wildfire preparedness in Napa County, presented by the Napa Firewise (Napa Communities Firewise Foundation, or NCFF) team and CAL FIRE Napa County Fire. You won’t want to miss this informative wildfire preparation event featuring experts from Napa Firewise!

Topics:

Wildfire risk in Napa CountyWho is Napa Firewise, and what are we doing?It’s a WRAP! How to make Napa County more wildfire resilientMoney: Why we need it, how we get it, how we put it to workHow to make your property more Firewise, and why it mattersWhat’s a Fire Safe Council, and how to get involvedInnovative Pilot Programs: Defensible Space Cost Sharing and Reflect to Protect 911 Signage

Q & A

Speakers:

Gretchen Hayes,NCFF Executive Director

JC Greenberg,CAL FIRE Napa County Fire / Napa County

Mike WilsonNCFF Vegetation Management Program

Christopher Thompson,President & volunteer firefighter, Napa Firewise

Shari Gardner,Wildfire Preparedness Program Director, Napa Firewise

Piper Cole,Calistoga Fire Safe Council Co-Lead, Napa Firewise Board Member

Calistoga Firesafe Council Community Meeting
2022-09-27 17:30 - 19:00
Register to Attend
Calistoga Firesafe Council Community Meeting(In Person!)
Wildfires are inevitable; being prepared is just smart! Join us to learn how to prepare yourself, your home. your neighborhood and your community.
In person Community Meeting- September 27, 2022, 5:30-7pm at Charles Krug Winery– Registration required.

Agenda
Overview of fire issues and what you can do to prepare

Calistoga Firesafe Council (FSC)–What it is and what it’s done
FSC Subgroups–Getting involved in your neighborhood
Firewise Certification–this could get you a discount on your homeowners insurance
Financial help for residents to manage the vegetation around the home (Defensible Space Cost Share Grant)
The future of Calistoga FSC (Money: Why we need it, How we get it, and How we put it to work)
Q & A

Be Prepared! We’re getting into fire season. Here are some of the things you should do to get ready. Thanks and Stay Safe!Calistoga Fire Safe Council Steering Committee:

Eric Carson, Co-Lead
Piper Cole, Co-Lead
Ray Edds, Retired Calistoga Fire Chief
Michael Glover
H. Stuart Harrison
Yvonne Henry
Suzanne Phifer Pavitt
Nina Pinsky
Steven Pinsky
Joanne Stockman
Stephen Weissman
Frederika Zipp

RSVP now for this free event!

Silverado FSC Fire Safe Fair
2022-08-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Silverado Resort and Spa, 1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa, California, 94558
Are you ready for the next fire? Join us for a fun, informational fire preparedness event at Silverado Resort. Featured speakers at 5pm include Sen. Bill Dodd & Napa County Fire Chief Jason Martin. Learn how to protect your home as you browse 30 fire resource exhibitors and meet wildfire preparedness experts. FREE; All are welcome. No-host bar and Original Burger Dogs for sale. Event location: Silverado Resort Mansion Garden Tent.
JUST ADDED! Raffle for valuable fire preparedness items & services, including fire risk evaluations, a Go-Bag, air filters, an exclusive Frontline Wildfire package, wildfire service discounts, an original painting, and of course wine! Tickets are $20 each. Need not be present to win, and ticket buyers may choose which prizes they’d like to enter per drawing.
Sponsored by Silverado Resort & Spa; Silverado Fire Safe Council; Napa Firewise and CAL FIRE/Napa County.
Questions? Contact linda@napafirewise.org.

Dry-Season Grazing Workshop
2022-07-21 09:30 - 14:30
Land Trust of Napa County and Napa RCD are joining together to offer an in-depth look at dry-season grazing aimed at avoiding impacts to, and possibly benefiting, native plants at the Wantrup Preserve. These discussions will be geared toward those working in the fields of habitat restoration and fuels reduction. Learn more and register here: https://naparcd.org/wantrupgrazing/
Morning Discussion: Pope Valley Farm Center, 9:30am-12pm
Afternoon Field Tour: Wantrup Reserve, 1-2:30pm

WineShine Half Marathon
2022-07-16 08:00 - 17:00
The nonprofit Napa Valley Marathon, Inc., is thrilled to launch a new summertime race in our beloved Napa Valley, the WineShine Half Marathon & 3.9-Miler. The new race, which starts and finishes at the Silverado Resort & Spa, will be held on July 16, 2022. The course runs along the famed Silverado Trail, passing by sweeping vineyards, beautiful hillsides, and iconic wineries along the way. After the race, participants will gather on the grounds of the Silverado Resort to enjoy complimentary wine tasting from a sampling of local vintners, listen to live music, and celebrate their finish.

This event will support community causes to include Napa Firewise and the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation.

Meet Me In The Street
2022-06-08 17:00 - 20:00
Napa Firewise’s outreach team is proud to participate in this summer kickoff event in American Canyon! The AmCan Chamber of Commerce created a fun way to kickstart local businesses and build upon a sense of community in the area by taking it to the streets! We’ll be sharing important, timely tips on how to be more firewise while getting to know our American Canyon neighbors.

This three-part summer series of events (second Wednesday in June, July & August) includes a food truck rally, tables for businesses and nonprofits, live music, kids’ activities, adult beverages, a car show, and a cornhole tournament. Join us for a great time!

*Buy-A-Spot* Baggett, Chappellet & Jones June 1st BBQ
2022-06-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Alpha Omega Winery, 1155 Mee Lane at Hwy 29, St. Helena, California, 94574, United States
SOLD OUT

Almost world-famous BBQ pit masters Robin Baggett and Cyril Chappellet are cooking with fire to help raise funds to prevent wildfire. Join them along with their wives Michelle and Blakesley and Rick and Elaine Jones for an unforgettable BBQ on the terrace at Alpha Omega on June 1st.

Buy-a-spot to learn why Robin and Cyril are legendary for their skill on the grill! They’ll cook up ribs and brisket along with beans, cornbread and other traditional BBQ sides. Their finger lickin’ BBQ will be paired with the award-winning wines from Alpha Omega, Chappellet and Jones Family. After dinner, kick up your heels with everyone’s favorite local band the Silverado Pickups!

The price includes a tax-deductible donation ($300 for single tickets and $550 for couples tickets) to Napa Communities Firewise Foundation. Your generous support helps make Napa County safer from wildfires.

Restrictions: Must be 21+

*Buy-A-Spot* Rev up your Engine for an Up-Valley Road Rally
2022-06-01 15:30 - 18:00 | Alpha Omega Winery, 1155 Mee Lane at Hwy 29, St. Helena, California, 94574, United States
SOLD OUT

Jump in your favorite good time wheels, grab your best copilot and join us on June 1st for an up-Valley Road Rally hosted by Robin & Michelle Baggett, Cyril & Blakesley Chappellet and Rick & Elaine Jones.

Start your engine at Harvest Inn where you’ll get your rally door decal and road map and hit the road with 24 other drivers for a fun two-hour mountainous tour. Your scenic and educational route will take you over Howell Mountain, to Angwin, down to Chiles/Pope Valley and up Pritchard Hill, with pit stop checkpoints along the way to see NCFFs incredible mitigation work. Your drive ends in Rutherford at Alpha Omega for a BBQ supper and live music under the stars. Entrance to the BBQ from 6:00-9:00 PM is included.

Learn why Robin and Cyril are legendary for their skill on the grill! Their finger lickin’ BBQ will be paired with the award-winning wines from Alpha Omega, Chappellet and Jones Family. After dinner, kick up your heels with some good ole’ country music.

Restrictions: Must be 21+

Tree Mortality Education for Homeowners
2022-05-31 18:00 - 19:30
Join Napa County Resource Conservation District Tuesday, May 31st 6:00-7:30pm for an online webinar to educate homeowners experiencing tree mortality on their properties. Staff from RCD, NRCS, UCCE and CalFire will discuss tree mortality due to impacts of fire, drought, and native pests and recommend resources to help with land management.

Agenda:

6:00-6:30 pm– Conifer Mortality

Mike Jones, Forest Adviser, UC Cooperative Extension

6:30-6:40 pm– USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Financial Assistance Programs for Forest Management

Erika Valek, Soil Conservationist, USDA NRC

6:40-6:50 pm– Financial and Technical Assistance from Napa RCD

Amanda Benton, Forestry Program Manager, Napa RCD

6:50-7:30 pm– Q&A Session

Registration link for a field walk in Angwin on Sunday, June 5th, will be available after the webinar. The field walk will be limited to 35 people and will require registration to attend.

Trouble logging in? Here are the Zoom details:

Meeting ID: 950 8118 0834
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Tree Mortality in Northern California: Questions and Answers
Download Tree Mortality PDF
Tree Mortality Education for Homeowners Webinar

Napa Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Expansion - meeting
2022-05-17 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for a Zoom meeting to learn about Napa Firewise’s efforts to expand the Napa Countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This remains a collaborative, community-wide effort to address wildfire risk in Napa County. As a Community Partner, Napa Firewise values your participation. This meeting is an opportunity to review the updated and expanded plan. We will provide a brief overview of the CWPP, share progress toward increasing engagement, overview newly added projects, and discuss next steps. For a link to this Zoom meeting, email shari@napafirewise.org

Fire Forward's Basic Wildland Fire Fighter Training
2022-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Bouverie Preserve | Audubon Canyon Ranch, 13815 California Hwy 12, Glen Ellen, 95442, United States
Learn the basics of wildland firefighting and prescribed fire-lighting in this blended online class with one day field training. The training is a two-part course: online coursework plus arduous pack test required prior to attending the in-person field day. By the end of the field day, students will have a basic, wildland firefighter certification (NWCG FFT2) and will be fully qualified to participate on any cooperative, future prescribed burns across the region. Skills acquired at the training include fireline communications, gear and equipment, how prescribed fire ignitions are run, how to operate a pump and install a hoselay, and more.

Food: Lunch is provided to workshop participants and included in the registration cost.

Napa County Chipping Program
2022-05-02
This program begins on May 2, 2022 and runs through the season at the discretion of Napa County. While we are pleased to help spread the word on the chipping program, it’s fully operated by Napa County, and the Fire Marshal’s office.

Program Details

Fire Resources Fair
2022-04-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Napa Valley College Upper Valley Campus, 1088 College Ave, St. Helena, California, 94574, United States
Napa Firewise, in partnership with the Napa Valley Vintners and Napa Valley Grapegrowers, are hosting a Fire Resources Fair on April 28 to allow members of the industry and community to come together in response to annual wildfires. This will be an outdoor, in-person event where attendees can interact with organizations and businesses looking to support the community in fire recovery and prevention.

Pre-Registration is Closed

You are welcome to register to attend at the door.

Brought to you by Napa Firewiseand our Partners

Earth Day Napa
2022-04-24 11:00 - 16:00 | Oxbow Commons, 1268 McKinstry St, Napa, California, 94559, United States
Celebrating the 3rd 50th Anniversary together! We hope to see you there (COVID protocols based on situation will be in place)

Don’t forget to join the Earth Day Napa Cleanup, starting at 9 am going until 11 am (right in time to join Earth Day Napa celebration!) More information can be found at: Earth Day Napa Community Cleanup – April 24 | Napa County RCD (naparcd.org)

Monan's Rill And Attagirl Acres
2022-04-23 12:00
April 23rd

See how your neighbors are putting forest stewardship into action

Email to Register

PG&E Virtual Safety Town Hall
2022-04-20 17:30 - 19:00
PG&E Invites All Customer to Virtual Safety Town Hall Wednesday to Discuss Information and Resources on PG&E’s Wildfire Prevention Efforts

PG&E to host virtual event to share local wildfire safety progress, new programs in 2022 and steps customers can take to prepare

To help keep customers and communities safe in the face of growing wildfire risk across the state, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing to evolve its wildfire safety program to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

To share wildfire prevention plans for 2022 and listen to customer feedback, PG&E is hosting a safety town hall for all customers on Wednesday, April 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. PG&E experts will provide a brief presentation, after which attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

During the webinar event, the PG&E team will discuss:

Efforts to underground more of our powerlinesExpanded safety settings program and planned improvementsProgress on system upgrades to prevent wildfires Additional customer resources to prepare for wildfire season and potential outages

The event can be accessed through the link or dial-in below or through PG&E’s website, pge.com/firesafetywebinars.

Click this link to join: bit.ly/3LHRzFG

Attendee Dial-in: 800-369-2098

Conference ID: 1371852

Closed captioning will be available in English, Spanish and Chinese and dial-in numbers will be available for those who aren’t able to join online.

For the full webinar events schedule, additional information on how to join, recordings and presentation materials from past events, and to learn more about PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program, visit pge.com/wildfiresafety.

Grazing for Fuel Reduction Workshop
2022-03-09 09:00 - 15:00
The Napa Resource Conservation District, USDA-National Resources Conservation Service, and UC Cooperative Extension are pleased to offer this education opportunity for land managers interested in learning about grazing as a fire hazard management tool.

This will be an in-person workshop in Calistoga. The morning of the workshop (9am-12pm) will consist of presentations in the classroom, (masks required) while the afternoon (1pm-3pm) will involve a field visit to a local property that is grazing livestock. This workshop will focus on:

The basics of prescribed grazing and incorporating livestock in the forest and on rangelandHow prescribed grazing can be used as a management tool to reduce wildfire fuel loadOptions for how to incorporate livestock for fuel reduction on your property

Registration is $30 and will be limited to 30 participants.

Register Now

Deadline: Forest Restoration Funding
2022-02-28 08:00 - 17:00
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has extended accepting applications for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) for Napa County for the 2020 fires. Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2022. This program is for landowners with forested land that was burned by the Lightning Complex or Glass Fire in 2020. The EFRP program provides payments to eligible owners of nonindustrial private forest land to carry out emergency measures to restore land damaged by a natural disaster. This program can provide up to 75% cost share for forest restoration practices such as debris removal, site preparation and planting materials, and restoration of fire lanes or fuel breaks. For more information, you may contact the Napa NRCS office: Evelyn Denzin evelyn.denzin@usda.gov. To apply, contact the USDA Vacaville office at 707-448-0106 or email gizela.gover@usda.gov for an application.

Forest Restoration Details

Forest Stewardship for Wildlife and Fire Resilience
2022-02-26 09:00 - 15:00
Learn how the land stewards at Pepperwood Preserve have been experimenting with forest thinking and prescribed burning to optimize forest health.

Email to Register

Senator Bill Dodd's 2021 Holiday Party
2021-12-03 18:00 - 21:30 | Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA, 94558, United States
Benefitting Napa Communities Firewise Foundation

The Napa Communities Firewise Foundation is the proud beneficiary of Senator Bill Dodd’s 22nd Annual Holiday Celebration this year. We hope you will join us for a joyous evening celebrating the resilience of our community and supporting our continued collaboration to reduce the impacts of wildfire on lives and livelihoods throughout Napa County.

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Although tickets for the Holiday Party are sold out, bidding on the rare and exclusive auction lot gifts and experiences is open to everyone online. Register to bid now!

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A Letter from Senator Bill Dodd

The beneficiary of our holiday fundraiser this year could not be more deserving! The Napa Communities Firewise Foundation is working diligently to reduce the risks and impacts of wildfires throughout Napa County for the benefit of lives and livelihoods. Napa Firewise works in partnership with 17 local Fire Safe Councils, Napa County, and multiple organizations to protect residents from the threat of wildfires.

It is well known that Napa County has endured over four devastating fires since 2017. Investing in fire prevention is the most economical and sustainable way to fight fires, especially during this unprecedented drought. All donation checks are written to the Napa Communities Firewise Foundation, and funds will be spent solely on authorized wildfire fuel mitigation and fire preparedness project expenses.

Please join the Napa Valley Vintners by becoming a sponsor for this important event. Their Platinum level support at $25,000 acknowledges the importance of the work we are doing to mitigate wildfires for the benefit of everyone in Napa County.

Your support makes all the difference. Thank you so much for your consideration, and I look forward to seeing you on December 3rd.

Bill Dodd California State Senate, District 3

Meritage Resort and Spa

875 Bordeaux WayNapa, CA 94558

(866) 370-6272

Meritage Resort & Spa

Thank you to our Generous Sponsors

Platinum Level

Craig & Kathryn Hall

Gold Level

Silver Level

Bronze Level

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Napa County Wildfire Home Safety Webinar
2021-08-24 17:30 - 19:00
Post-Meeting Resources

https://youtu.be/ZZHuXoM3peM?t=691

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Get Prepared for Wildfire Season

Watch on your computer from the comfort of your home and learn about:

What you can do to develop effective defensible space and house hardening to protect your home, plus resources to help you meet these goals
Updates on property insurance issues in Napa County
NCFF’s comprehensive and adaptable Wildfire Resilience Action Program (WRAP) that includes large scale fuel mitigation projects
What your neighborhood Fire Safe Councils are doing to make your community safer and how you can get involved

This is already a difficult fire season and you need to be prepared! Don’t miss this important Webinar!

Brought to you by Napa Communities Firewise Foundationwith support from Firemaps, Inc.
