Knowledge Action protection
Be Wildfire Wise
Wildfire Expo May 3 has been cancelled. We are planning to reschedule!
Residential Hazard Tree Removal Program
The EDCFSC has received State grant funds to provide hazard tree removal for individual homeowners on the West Slope of El Dorado County who wish to improve the safety of their property and community. This is a cost share program between the El Dorado County Fire Safe Council and those who own their home, to help mitigate the costs of felling dead and dying trees. Click this link for details.
Don't be caught off guard-Have a plan
Evacuation order checklist
Evacuation order checklist
Evacuation order checklist
Because the time available to you may change in a moments notice, start with the first priority. Secure People, Pets, then Structure. Refer to local emergency plans for additional information.
Evacuation Planning MAp
Evacuation order checklist
Evacuation order checklist
Wildfire is an increasing risk in our region. Climate change, longer fire seasons, higher fuel loads and shrinking resources for firefighters all make a catastrophic fire much more likely. It is up to ordinary citizens to be more responsible to prevent fires as well as initiating plans and rehearsing for a fire emergency. This pamphlet is intended to initiate evacuation planning in case of a catastrophic wildfire.
Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide
Check out the new guide from a partnership of Nevada Counties; University of Nevada, Reno; and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Download PDF below.