Think the 5-foot “Zone 0” Means No Yard? Think Again. According to State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant, “Zone 0 isn’t about going bare. It’s about fire-resistant choices that give your home a fighting chance.” Homes with a Zone 0 are nearly twice as likely to survive a wildfire, according to recent scientific studies. Here are
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We are excited to welcome the residents of the City of Hidden Hills to Hidden Hills Firewise! Registered residents 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 mission of
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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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Firewise was developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and is a cooperative effort among local, state, federal, and private agencies and organizations to promote fire safety in the wildland/urban interface. Firefighters do not have the resources to defend every home during a wildfire. Firewise communities are those that have taken appropriate measures to
Firewise principles are important because they help reduce the risk of wildfire damage to your property and the community, increasing the likelihood of your home surviving a wildfire. By taking proactive measures, you can also contribute to a safer environment for everyone. Here’s why you should care about Firewise: Increased Property Protection: Firewise practices, like
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