Header Photo Credit: Ian Nelson Sonoma Ecology Center, Pepperwood, and Occidental Arts and Ecology Center recently launched a new, free in-depth online resource for Sonoma County land stewards. Tending the Land is a A website guide for anyone who plays a role in...
What is a moonscape and is it important? What are your thoughts on “gorilla hair mulch”? Do you know if you’ve got “Ladder fuel” laying around your property? If only there were a Defensible Space guide that demystified the jargon and helped us understand...
The Seven Saturdays series by PG&E is such a great review of defensible space, home hardening and emergency preparedness! Have a watch and see what you might knock off your list this month to create a safer environment for you, your family and your neighbors.
The following blog post is a summary of Carl Wahl's Residential Generator Seminar presentation. Read on for specs, pros and cons and an a deep dive into... How a Generator Works Fuel Choices Types of Home Generators Sizing a Generator for Your Needs Overall System...
Together they can make a world of difference in fire prevention. Did you know ... When doing work outside on your land with mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, or other mechanical devices, placing a shovel and one gallon of water somewhere nearby can save you a lot of...
This Project: A stone and gravel walkway (similar to the one pictured above) will create a beautiful (and nonflammable) area next to your home! Dimensions: 100 sq ft (20 ft by 5 ft) space Estimated Labor Cost: $990 (not including tax) Materials 4” of base rock...
How many of us have wondered whether making changes to our structures and landscaping will actually reduce wildfire risk? Learn about the science behind mitigating wildfire exposures to homes and businesses with Safer West County Board Member and Madronus...
In April, Safer West County teamed up with Resilient Landscapes Coalition to present a workshop for the community all about creating and maintaining a fire-wise, sustainable garden that supports biodiversity while meeting County code requirement. Missed the event?...
As we leave winter months and welcome spring, here are a few things to reset your home for fire resilience. And, speaking of spring, make sure you are well aware of nesting season! Click here to read more about considerations for wildlife in the coming spring months...
Story by Mike Nicholls During and following the Walbridge Fire in 2020. Cazadero had no 911 service for days – our telephone landline provider, Frontier Communications experienced a central office back-up battery failure, Comcast/Xfinity failed once their battery...