Shasta County Fire Safe Council

Wildfire season is just beginning, and being prepared can make all the difference.

It’s important to make sure you’re ready to evacuate quickly if needed. 

Steps To Follow:

🔥 Pack Essentials: Include water, non-perishable food, medications, and important documents.

🔥 Add Emergency Supplies:Bring a flashlight, extra batteries, and a first-aid kit.

🔥 Plan for Pets: Don’t forget pet food, water, and any necessary supplies.

🔥 Prepare Extra Clothing:Pack weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

🔥 Choose a Convenient Location: Store your kit in an easily accessible spot for quick retrieval.

By preparing an emergency evacuation kit, you’re setting yourself and your family up to stay safe and contributing to community resilience during wildfire season.

California homeowners, good news 🎉

If you make your home safer from wildfire, you may pay less for insurance.

Why? 🔥

If your insurance company charges more because of wildfire risk, they also have to give credit for safety upgrades.

That means things like:
👉 clearing brush
👉 sealing vents
👉 other home hardening work

Plus, being in a Firewise community! 🙌

At Shasta County Fire Safe Council, we help neighbors band together to create Firewise communities and potentially save on insurance costs!

It’s a great way to make your community more fire resilient while putting money back in your pocket.

Interested to know more? 👀

Visit our website ➡️ www.shastafiresafe.org

As fire season begins in Shasta County, it’s essential to take proactive steps to protect your home, family, and community.

Rising temperatures and dry vegetation increase wildfire risks, making preparation more important than ever.

👉 The good news?

🙌 There are lots of things you can do to help mitigate wildfire risks!

Swipe the post for summer readiness tips ➡️

A well-maintained irrigation system is a key part of wildfire preparedness.

Keeping vegetation hydrated can reduce its flammability and help protect your property.

Steps To Follow:

🔥 Inspect for Damage: Check for leaks, broken sprinkler heads, or clogged nozzles that could affect performance.

🔥 Adjust Sprinklers: Make sure sprinklers are watering plants and not non-vegetative areas like driveways or sidewalks.

🔥 Set a Schedule: Water plants regularly to keep them healthy, but avoid overwatering to conserve resources.

By maintaining your irrigation system, you’re taking an important step toward wildfire safety and community resilience.

Our Firewise communities get access to special grants to support wildfire mitigation efforts in their area! 🌲🔥

What is a Firewise community?

It’s a neighborhood that bands together to reduce wildfire risks by taking proactive steps like clearing brush, creating defensible spaces, and working as a team to protect homes and landscapes.

Want to learn more or see if you live in a Firewise community?

Send us a message or email at [email protected]

✨FREE CHIPPING, open enrollment 👇

If you live in Shingletown, Whitmore, or Manton, now is the time to enroll in SCFSC’s Free Residential Chipping Program.

Deadline: May 31st — chipping starts early as June 1st, so make sure your piles are ready!

Have questions? Drop a comment below – we’re happy to help!

➡️ Did you know? You can register for free chipping & join the waitlist at any time throughout the year. Once registered, we will email you when we’ll be in your area!

Register here 👉 https://www.chipperday.com/shastafs

Here’s how you can make an impact:

🔥 Clear Flammable Materials: Remove any flammable items, such as dry leaves, firewood, or debris, within 5 feet of your home. This reduces the risk of flames reaching your house.

🔥 Maintain a 30-Foot Zone: Keep plants well-spaced, healthy, and free of dead vegetation within 30 feet of your home. This helps slow the spread of fire and creates a buffer zone.

🔥 Extend to 100 Feet: Thin out trees and shrubs, and remove ladder fuels (vegetation that allows fire to climb from the ground to tree canopies) up to 100 feet from your home. This minimizes the chance of fire spreading rapidly.

By creating a defensible space, you’re not only protecting your property but also contributing to the safety of your community.

THIS WEEK ✨🔥

— Ready For Wildfire Resource Fair —

⏰ When: Wednesday, April 29th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📍Where: KIXE @ 603 N Market St, Redding, CA 96003

This FREE event is packed with expert advice, hands-on demos, and resources to help you:

👉 Safeguard your home from wildfires
👉 Create fire-safe landscaping
👉 Prepare your family and property for emergencies

Plus, you’ll be entered into our Fire Safe Giveaway just for attending — and earn an extra ticket for every guest you bring along!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and take proactive steps to safeguard your home!

We can’t wait to see you there!

📣 We are hiring!

Come be part of a growing non-profit organization focused on building fire-resilient communities through home hardening and defensible space projects and wildfire prevention education and outreach.

✨This exciting position is the Residential Chipping Project Manager✨

You’ll be managing a free chipping program to help residents safely dispose of brush and vegetation across Shasta County.

➡️ Swipe the post for a complete job description and details on how to apply!