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What does it mean when firefighters call a fire "contained?" Here's a brief guide to commonly used fire prevention terminology.
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California wildfires are becoming larger, more frequent and more ferocious. ‘Malibu Burning’ author Robert Kerbeck shares simple steps you can take to protect your home.
When disaster strikes, you’ll want to have these information resources available on your smartphone.
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By channeling funds to a number of nonprofits working on various issues in a given region, community foundations help solve big problems throughout California.
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As California insurance companies have revoked the fire policies of thousands of homeowners, the state has taken steps to get them covered again.
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The climate change era has created a whole new set of terms for a wide variety of storms and other weather phenomena. Here are some of the most important.
California residents can turn to these public and private entities to help prepare for wildfires and protect their property.
From Folsom Telegraph...
The horrific fires in Southern California are not only wreaking havoc on the lives of people in the area; wildlife and domestic pets have been severely impacted as well.
Folsom’s newest fire station proved why it is so needed in the Folsom Ranch area on Jan. 10.
At around 2:30 p.m. last Friday afternoon, firefighters at Station 34 got a call of a fire off Butterfly Ridge Drive. The crew responded to the call and got to the home within four minutes, thanks to quick action and close proximity to the blaze.
From Folsom Times...
El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce President and CEO has been appointed to the El Dorado Hills Fire Board of Directors to fill a vacancy. Read on to learn more.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
On January 14, the California Community Colleges Board of Governors unanimously approved the creation of a Fire and Forestry Pathways Demonstration Project, allocating $15 million across 19 community colleges to expand workforce training. Of the $15 million allocation, Lake Tahoe Community College was awarded $8.6 million to provide leadership and technical assistance for the colleges in the Project and to support the construction of a new Tahoe Basin Public Safety Training Complex.
From CalMatters...
From The Sacramento Bee...
From Watch Duty Palisades Fire Information...
From Watch Duty Eaton Fire Information...
A Firewise Community is a neighborhood that is taking appropriate measures to become more resistant to wildfire structural damage. By increasing awareness about the best mitigation practices and working together on neighborhood projects, Firewise Communities decrease the risk of wildfire destruction in their area.
From Mountain Democrat...
The City of South Lake Tahoe announced the addition of two state-of-the-art snowplows to its fleet, a significant investment aimed at enhancing snow removal operations and improving winter road safety for residents.
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