FIREWISE COMMUNITY INFORMATION

The Firewise USA Program involves homeowners in taking individual responsibility for preparing their homes for the risk of wildfire.  It encourages and empowers neighbors to work together to prevent community losses. Join the network of over 1,500 recognized Firewise communities across the nation who are taking action to protect their homes and their neighbors’ against the threat of wildfire.

A Firewise community can be as small as eight homes, depending on certain factors.  A Firewise representative can help you determine a logical boundary, if you would like to explore participation in this program.  GREAT NEWS IS> Members of a Firewise community receive homeowner’s insurance discounts from USAA, California Fair Plan and some other insurance companies, in addition to the other benefits of improving their chance of withstanding a wildfire

Click this link for more info: https://sbfiresafecouncil.org/firewise-usa/

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Link to CAL FIRE website

CAL FIRE’s mission emphasizes the management and protection of California’s natural resources; a goal that is accomplished through ongoing assessment and study of the State’s natural resources and an extensive CAL FIRE Resource Management Program. CAL FIRE oversees enforcement of California’s forest practice regulations, which guide timber harvesting on private lands. Reviews and inspections ensure protection of watershed and wildlife, as well as renewal of timber resources. Department foresters and fire personnel work closely to encourage and implement fuels management projects to reduce the threat of uncontrolled wildfires. CAL FIRE Foresters promote conservation and the importance of our trees and forests to Californians of all ages.

https://www.fire.ca.gov

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October, 2018 Newsletter

The Riviera Association newsletter is mailed to member homes in the Spring and the Fall and is available here on our website. Click on the link below to download. October, 2018 Newsletter

October, 2018 Newsletter

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