by catherine | Jun 16, 2025 | Reduce Risk
Gutter guards are a simple addition to your home and can remove one of the biggest risks of your house igniting during an ember storm. Gutter guards not only offer some peace of mind but also reduce your maintenance during fire season —when you usually need to clean...
by Vesta Copestakes | Sep 6, 2024 | Reduce Risk
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. ...
by catherine | Aug 16, 2024 | Grants
The fires blazing elsewhere in California are sobering reminders to continue making your home more fire-resilient, step by step. It is no longer a question of whether defensible space and home hardening work; it boils down to what you can afford, what you can do...
by Vesta Copestakes | Jun 28, 2024 | Grants, Reduce Risk, Resources
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...
by Vesta Copestakes | May 10, 2024 | Reduce Risk
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...
