As of July 1, 2021, California Assembly Bill 38 (AB 38) states that the seller of a residential property located in specified zones must submit documentation of compliance with locally adopted defensible space requirements prior to the close of escrow. The new home hardening and defensible space disclosure requirement in California, related to Assembly Bill 38, […]
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The Firewise Home Assessment Program is provided free of charge to Hidden Hills residents. Experiments, models, and post-fire studies have shown that homes often ignite due to conditions on the structure itself, such as flammable roofing, vents, or decks, and within 100 feet of it, where dry vegetation, combustible landscaping, and other fuels can accumulate. This critical
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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 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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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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