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- Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
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- Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP)
- California Climate Action Team
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Fire InformationWhen CAL FIRE responds to a major incident the Department will create a web site. Major emergency incidents could include large, extended-day fires, floods, earthquakes, hazardous material spills, etc. More... |
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Incident Maps and LinksView different incident maps including a statewide overview map that shows the locations of all current fires burning in California. You can also get helpful links related to wildfires. More... |
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Are You Prepard for a Disaster? - September is National Preparedness MonthDisasters occur every year in California, from wildfires to floods to earthquakes. Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. They can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services -- water, gas, electricity or telephones -- were cut off? The best way to make your family and your home safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes. More... |
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Are You Doing the Right Thing, the Wrong Way? - Equipment Use SafetyEach year CAL FIRE responds to more than 1,600 fires started by Californians using equipment the wrong way. Whether working to create a defensible space around your home, just mowing the lawn, or pulling your dirt bike over to the side of the road, if you live in a wildland area you need to use all equipment responsibly. Lawn mowers, weedeaters, chain saws, grinders, welders, tractors, and trimmers can all spark a wildland fire. Do your part, the right way, to keep your community fire safe. More... |
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Make your Home Safe with 100 Feet Defensible SpaceProper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. This defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when protecting homes during a wildland fire. More... |
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Living and Building in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)Recently adopted building codes and standards reduce the risk of burning embers igniting buildings. Codes already in effect place standards on roofing construction and attic venting. The new building codes require siding, exterior doors, decking, windows, eaves wall vents, and enclosed overhanging decks to meet new test standards. More... |
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California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire CommissionThe California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission represent each State's stake in the responsible management of lands and fire fuels within the Tahoe Basin. The Commission will perform a comprehensive review of the laws, policies and practices that affect the vulnerability of the Tahoe Basin to wildfires. It will also study and consider various user-friendly approaches to reducing the threat of wildfires while protecting the environment. More... |
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California Climate Action TeamThe Secretary of CalEPA will lead a Climate Action Team made up of representatives from many different agencies to implement global warming emission reduction programs and report on the progress made toward meeting the statewide greenhouse gas targets that were established in the executive order. More... |
