Home Hardening Benefits are driving a whole new wave of Home Wildfire Protection Products. As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, so has the market for products designed to help homes survive them. What used to be a fairly narrow category—defensible space and maybe a fire-resistant roof—has expanded into a genuine industry, with new […]
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Momentum is building to solve the home insurance crisis. California lawmakers are finally doing something about the insurance mess wildfire survivors have been dealing with since the LA fires wiped out roughly 11,000 homes two years ago. The bad news: it’s a lot of moving pieces, some are law already, some are still bills, and
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Standing-room-only workshop highlighted the urgent need for community action.Since the event three weeks ago, we have experienced two local wildfires. Six Educational Panels Promoted Wildfire Mitigation Education On May 9th, 2026, at the Calabasas Community Center, about 150 regional Firewise community leaders and industry stakeholders, including volunteers from EPIC-FSC (Emergency Preparedness in Calabasas – A
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If you missed the April 23, 2026, Zone Zero Board of Forestry and Fire Protection update, Yana Valachovic, UC ANR Fire Network – Community Resiliency and Built Environment, gives us a recorded comprehensive breakdown and summary of the Draft Regulations by the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, that was presented at a Firewise Leader
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Important things you can do today to make your recovery easier. Wildfire mitigation is not only about home hardening and defensible space. There are many other items and preparations that should be in place before a wildfire occurs. Wildfire mitigation is taking action to prevent wildfire. However, having a clear understanding of what will happen
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In trying to reflect on the Simi Valley Sandy Fire, we could think of nothing better than to publish, with permission, a letter sent to us by Debbie Bernard, the Firewise Leader for The Woodlands Firewise Community. Our HOA, The Woodlands in Simi Valley, was battle tested this past week with the Sandy fire. Fire
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California Zone 0 Draft Regulations – Summary (April 2026) On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection held a Zone 0 Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting at the Calabasas Community Center to present a draft of their most recent Rule Plead Summary. The following is a summary of the Draft Regulations.
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Assistant Chief Drew Smith, LA County Fire Dept., and Assistant Chief Brad Weisshaupt, Forestry, LA County Fire Dept., explained the process of Prescribed Burns. Definition: A Prescribed Burn is a low intensity planned fire conducted by trained and experienced crews and land managers completed within a specific weather and fuel condition window or “prescription” to achieve
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Zone 0 Public Meeting that we encourage you to attend. If you have an opinion or want the facts on Zone 0, this is your opportunity. Register to join the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Zone 0 Regulatory Advisory Committee right here in Calabasas. DATE: Thursday, April 23, 2026TIME: 1:00 – 7:00 PMWHERE:
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MUST HAVE APPS: In an era of increasing wildfire threats and extreme weather events, staying informed is not just a precaution—it’s a necessity. Two essential free apps that every Hidden Hills resident should have on their mobile devices are Watch Duty and genasys Connect. These apps are designed to keep you connected, informed, and ready
Hidden Hills Firewise had a very successful launch in 2025 The following are just some of our accomplishments: Hidden Hills Firewise achieved recognition as a Firewise USA® Community — designated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). All of the Hidden Hills residents now live within a Firewise Community. We have formed a core team of
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Join Us for Hidden Hills’ First Firewise Community Wildfire Mitigation Event Wildfire is a reality in our region, and preparation is key. The City of Hidden Hills is proud to be recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as a Firewise Community, a program that brings neighbors together with local, state, and federal partners
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September is National Preparedness Month Each September, communities across the country observe National Preparedness Month, a reminder from FEMA to take steps now to be ready for emergencies and disasters. Here in Hidden Hills, the most serious threat we face is wildfire, and with changing conditions, it is no longer just a “fire season.” Today,
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We are excited to welcome the residents of the City Hidden Hills to Hidden Hills Firewise! Starting this month, you will receive a monthly newsletter from Hidden Hills Firewise and the City of Hidden Hills. This newsletter will include vital information on how you can help protect your home and family from wildfire. Our MissionThe
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Los Angeles County is one of the most beautiful places to live, but for those living in “wildland urban interface areas,” it does not come without risks. Climate change has made fire season year-round and increased our ever-growing number of wildfires. Firefighters and residents alike are now constantly on heightened alert for the threat of
The U.S. has witnessed a steady increase in wildfire activity over the past decade, and experts predict this trend will continue. Despite spending billions of dollars per year to support wildland fire suppression efforts, the number of homes lost in wildfires per year has increased exponentially. Wildfires now cost the US hundreds of billions per
The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains Community Resilience team, with a grant from CAL FIRE, created a series of videos to help communities become more wildfire-resilient. The videos cover wildfire preparedness, fire ecology and how-to’s for home-hardening and defensible space! LINKS TO GREAT EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS: (Click on the links below) Home Hardening
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Summary: Early Insights from Field Observations (March 6, 2025) The Palisades and Eaton Fires collectively scorched approximately 60 square miles, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 29 lives and the destruction of over 16,000 structures. From Wildfire to Conflagration: Strong Santa Ana winds fueled an extreme fire weather setup and, once an ignition
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On March 24, 2025, CAL FIRE released its revised Fire Hazard Severity Zone for your area. This interactive map lets you see where your home is located on the map. Hidden Hills Fire Hazard Severity Zone Hidden Hills was part of the 4th and final phase of CAL FIRE’s local Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps.
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