NFPA® (National Fire Protection Association) presents Outthink Wildfire™
NFPA is calling for an end to the destruction of communities caused by wildfire. The key to success is to start now!
Resources
PG&E to Deploy New Risk Modeling and Fire Spread Technology to Further Reduce Wildfire Risk
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — In a proposal filed today with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E or the Utility) detailed its ongoing strategy to reduce wildfire risk, increase situational awareness, and deploy new technology and models to help keep customers and communities safe. Improvements to its 2021 Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program were also proposed.
Researchers develop new tool to help regrow burned-down forests
New research at the University of California, Davis with support from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Cal Fire, and the U.S. Forest Service aims to understand how forests regenerate after wildfires.
‘Last resort’ insurance plan raising rates for rural California homeowners again
Thousands of rural Californians have lost homeowners’ insurance in recent years because of rising wildfire claims, forcing them to seek alternative coverage that’s two or three times more expensive.
Now their rates are about to go even higher.
5 Steps of Disaster Preparedness
How Homes and Buildings Are Threatened by WildfireWildfires have become part of our “new normal” life, which leaves everyone wonder, what can we do to prepare, and to harden our homes against fire.
How to Harden Your Home Against Wildfire
Learn the steps you can take to protect your home and property against wildfire with our DIY series created in partnership with UC Cooperative Extension.
Mendocino County to host Virtual Town Hall on fire recovery programs
On Thursday, November 19 at 4 p.m., the County will host a virtual Town Hall Meeting for fire survivors impacted by the Oak Fire and August Complex Fire. The event will follow a webinar format, which will provide residents with the opportunity to submit questions. County representatives will be available to provide resources and address community concerns related to fire recovery programs, including Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Small Business Administration Loans, and Debris Removal.
Save Water!
Brooktrails Township
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Cooler temperatures are ahead but the Brooktrails water supply still needs you to conserve water and use less. The lakes won’t start to refill until we’ve seen at least a couple of inches of rain accumulated.
FEMA Representatives in Willits
FEMA representatives will be at 390 E. Commercial Street, Willits Library, Willits, Ca. It will be set up outside with social distancing/masks, Various non-profits/agencies will be present. Open 2:00pm – 6:00pm from Monday 10/26/20 – Thursday 10/29/20.