Protecting Ukiah: Fire Safe Council Initiatives and Impact #FireSafety

If you've ever been driving in a neighborhood and seen those green address signs and wondered where people get them, wonder no further. They get those signs from the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council. In this video, I'm going to talk about what the Fire Safe Council is, what they do, and how you can help their efforts. So, let's get into it.

If you're in your own neighborhood, you can look up if there is a council for your community. For instance, if you live in Redwood Valley or Willits, there are specific councils for your community. If you'd like to start your own council, you can do so easily on their website. Neighborhood Fire Safe Councils facilitate and organize collective action in wildfire planning, prevention, and education. They have a map on their website where you can zoom into your property's location and find the nearest Fire Safe Council.

The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council has been in action since 2004. In January 2020, they hired an executive director, and they have board members who oversee their non-profit. They've brought in millions in grant funding, federal and state dollars, and other funds to drive fuel reduction in our county, promote fire awareness, and assist with fire-hardening homes. To support their efforts, you can become a member, subscribe to their newsletter, or make a donation on their website.

They offer everything from county project tracking to fire-safe quick tips, burn permit signs, and reflective address signs for $20, making it easy for first responders to identify your property during emergencies. You can visit their website to safeguard your home and get a free assessment from their volunteers, who will help you understand how to protect and harden your home against fires.

They also have a list of over 23 fire districts in our county, including their locations and agencies. If you want to help prepare your neighborhood, sign up on their website, start your council, and get the resources to organize your community to ensure everyone is prepared for a fire.

The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council is an organization that many aren't aware of. Yet, they play a crucial role in fire hardening and reduction efforts in California. Join them in creating a safer environment for our homes and lands to reduce fires, lower insurance costs, and more. If you haven't already, follow them, sign up for their newsletter, or become a member. It's a great cause.

If you have any questions, reach out to them and help make our community safer. Thank you for watching. If you have any insurance-related questions, feel free to reach out, and I'll connect you with some excellent service providers. Until then, let's make our homes fire-safe and help prevent wildfires, as Smokey Bear says, 'Only you can prevent wildfires.