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 wpengine | 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 wpengine | 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...
by catherine | Aug 30, 2024 | Emergency Prep, Reduce Risk
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...
by wpengine | Aug 16, 2024 | Resources
Photo Credit: Resilient Landscape Coalition; Design by April Owens, photo by Saxon Holt/PhotoBotanic A few weeks ago, over 200 residents toured the Safer West County’s member gardens with Ellie Insley, where they learned how to garden and create a fire-resilient...
