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 catherine | Nov 8, 2024 | Resources
Biochar is a preferred alternative to pile burning for vegetation management because it reduces smoke (and carbon emissions), increases soil and forest health, and reduces scarring on the forest floor. The best part is that it’s an easy modification to traditional...
by catherine | Sep 6, 2024 | Grants, Reduce Risk
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...
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 Vesta Copestakes | Aug 30, 2024 | Emergency Prep, Reduce Risk
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...
