Berkeley residents—team up with neighbors and experts in the Berkeley Fire Department and @berkeleyca.gov to become a "Firewise Community" and reduce wildfire risk! 📛
Assistance: 510-981-5620 or wildfire@berkeleyca.gov
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Assistance: 510-981-5620 or wildfire@berkeleyca.gov
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
September 24, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Berkeley residents—team up with neighbors and experts in the Berkeley Fire Department and @berkeleyca.gov to become a "Firewise Community" and reduce wildfire risk! 📛
Assistance: 510-981-5620 or wildfire@berkeleyca.gov
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Assistance: 510-981-5620 or wildfire@berkeleyca.gov
More Info: berkeleyca.gov/community-re...
Fire Safe Council shares Firewise community updates
Fire Safe Council shares Firewise community updates
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council offers an update on recent activities of local Firewise communities. Firewise communities throughout the Mohawk Valley
plumassun.org
September 23, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Fire Safe Council shares Firewise community updates
Wildfire preparedness is a shared effort. CWA member Lukins Brothers Water Company has earned Firewise USA® recognition for its service area, helping strengthen wildfire preparedness and resilience for nearly 1,000 water connections.
Read: southtahoenow.com/08/19/2026/l...
Read: southtahoenow.com/08/19/2026/l...
Lukins Brother Water Company's service area is now a Firewise community - South Tahoe Now
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Lukins Brothers Water Company(LBWC) has announcde that its service area has officially achieved Firewise USA® recognition, marking an important milestone in the company’s co...
southtahoenow.com
September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Wildfire preparedness is a shared effort. CWA member Lukins Brothers Water Company has earned Firewise USA® recognition for its service area, helping strengthen wildfire preparedness and resilience for nearly 1,000 water connections.
Read: southtahoenow.com/08/19/2026/l...
Read: southtahoenow.com/08/19/2026/l...
Insurance companies rule. Whether it's homeowners, health, or auto.
www.fox10phoenix.com/news/rising-...
www.fox10phoenix.com/news/rising-...
Rising wildfire threats leave rural Arizona residents struggling to find insurance
Homeowners in Heber-Overgaard describe being dropped by long-term insurance carriers despite spending thousands on Firewise property improvements. State committees are reviewing regulatory responses.
www.fox10phoenix.com
September 10, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Insurance companies rule. Whether it's homeowners, health, or auto.
www.fox10phoenix.com/news/rising-...
www.fox10phoenix.com/news/rising-...
Firewise program ends; Lane County recognizes 16 years of success
Steve Mokrohisky: This is a little bittersweet: bitter because the program we're recognizing has ended because of changes in federal rules; sweet because of the incredible work over the past 16 years that the Firewise program and…
Steve Mokrohisky: This is a little bittersweet: bitter because the program we're recognizing has ended because of changes in federal rules; sweet because of the incredible work over the past 16 years that the Firewise program and…
Firewise program ends; Lane County recognizes 16 years of success
Steve Mokrohisky: This is a little bittersweet: bitter because the program we're recognizing has ended because of changes in federal rules; sweet because of the incredible work over the past 16 years that the Firewise program and the staff who have led that program provided to the community.
kepw-wholecommunity.news
September 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Firewise program ends; Lane County recognizes 16 years of success
Steve Mokrohisky: This is a little bittersweet: bitter because the program we're recognizing has ended because of changes in federal rules; sweet because of the incredible work over the past 16 years that the Firewise program and…
Steve Mokrohisky: This is a little bittersweet: bitter because the program we're recognizing has ended because of changes in federal rules; sweet because of the incredible work over the past 16 years that the Firewise program and…
The Botanical Gardens are inspiring for native plants gardens. Especially the firewise gardens. They even plant in the many zones found in Idaho. The first photo shows many plants I have in my own garden!
September 7, 2026 at 11:14 PM
The Botanical Gardens are inspiring for native plants gardens. Especially the firewise gardens. They even plant in the many zones found in Idaho. The first photo shows many plants I have in my own garden!
Sevierville is on the brink of a zoning revolution as officials recommend a comprehensive overhaul that promises to enhance hillside protections and streamline development processes!
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#SeviervilleSevierCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #SeviervilleZoning #CommunityDevelopment
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#SeviervilleSevierCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #SeviervilleZoning #CommunityDevelopment
Planning commission recommends approval of major rewrite to Sevier County zoning regulations
The commission recommended approval of a multi-year rewrite to Sevier County zoning rules that updates critical-slope and hillside protections, clarifies site-plan procedures and adds a five-foot Firewise zone around building envelopes; the body voted to forward the revisions to the County Commission.
citizenportal.ai
September 7, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Sevierville is on the brink of a zoning revolution as officials recommend a comprehensive overhaul that promises to enhance hillside protections and streamline development processes!
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#SeviervilleSevierCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #SeviervilleZoning #CommunityDevelopment
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#SeviervilleSevierCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #SeviervilleZoning #CommunityDevelopment
Homeowners in Heber-Overgaard describe being dropped by long-term insurance carriers despite spending thousands on Firewise property improvements. State committees are reviewing regulatory responses.
Rising wildfire threats leave rural Arizona residents struggling to find insurance
Homeowners in Heber-Overgaard describe being dropped by long-term insurance carriers despite spending thousands on Firewise property improvements. State committees are reviewing regulatory responses.
bit.ly
September 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Homeowners in Heber-Overgaard describe being dropped by long-term insurance carriers despite spending thousands on Firewise property improvements. State committees are reviewing regulatory responses.
I would think Hopkins would need to be westbound and Rose be eastbound. Was in a Firewise hills meeting the other day that noted that fire officials expect to have hills residents use Hopkins as one of the main potential routes west once they are off of the hill during a fire.
September 4, 2026 at 6:38 PM
I would think Hopkins would need to be westbound and Rose be eastbound. Was in a Firewise hills meeting the other day that noted that fire officials expect to have hills residents use Hopkins as one of the main potential routes west once they are off of the hill during a fire.
Looks like we might get lucky this wildfire season, giving us 10 months to prepare for 2027.
We'll add another 2,500 gallon water tank bringing the onsite total to 5,500 gallons. Grid goes down, no problem, the standby generator will keep the sprinklers running.
Be Prepared! Be Firewise.
We'll add another 2,500 gallon water tank bringing the onsite total to 5,500 gallons. Grid goes down, no problem, the standby generator will keep the sprinklers running.
Be Prepared! Be Firewise.
September 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Looks like we might get lucky this wildfire season, giving us 10 months to prepare for 2027.
We'll add another 2,500 gallon water tank bringing the onsite total to 5,500 gallons. Grid goes down, no problem, the standby generator will keep the sprinklers running.
Be Prepared! Be Firewise.
We'll add another 2,500 gallon water tank bringing the onsite total to 5,500 gallons. Grid goes down, no problem, the standby generator will keep the sprinklers running.
Be Prepared! Be Firewise.
Chris revealed exciting plans for PB Ranch to kickstart a groundbreaking shoreline pilot project, leveraging its strong community ties and Firewise status to enhance insurance solutions.
Get the details!
#PortolaValleySanMateoCounty #CA #ShorelineProtection #InsuranceReform #CitizenPortal
Get the details!
#PortolaValleySanMateoCounty #CA #ShorelineProtection #InsuranceReform #CitizenPortal
Committee hears early talk of PB Ranch as pilot site for shoreline/insurance project
A committee member said early analysis recommends PB Ranch as an initial pilot site for a shoreline/insurance project because it is organized and Firewise; the team will assess buy-in over September and decide whether to proceed or consider a different community.
citizenportal.ai
August 28, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Chris revealed exciting plans for PB Ranch to kickstart a groundbreaking shoreline pilot project, leveraging its strong community ties and Firewise status to enhance insurance solutions.
Get the details!
#PortolaValleySanMateoCounty #CA #ShorelineProtection #InsuranceReform #CitizenPortal
Get the details!
#PortolaValleySanMateoCounty #CA #ShorelineProtection #InsuranceReform #CitizenPortal
Get ready, Portola Valley! On September 11, an evacuation exercise will put your preparedness to the test with live demonstrations and opportunities to engage with local resources.
Learn more here!
#PortolaValleySanMateoCounty #CA #CommunityPreparedness #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse
Learn more here!
#PortolaValleySanMateoCounty #CA #CommunityPreparedness #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse
Woodside-area evacuation exercise set for Sept. 11, organizers say
Organizers told the Portola Valley Firewise Committee the evacuation exercise will run Sept. 11 from about 9 a.m. to noon at Town Community Hall, include exhibitors, drone data collection and CERT participation, and will focus on Los Trancos, Vista Verde and Blue Oaks as active evacuee communities.
citizenportal.ai
August 28, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Get ready, Portola Valley! On September 11, an evacuation exercise will put your preparedness to the test with live demonstrations and opportunities to engage with local resources.
Learn more here!
#PortolaValleySanMateoCounty #CA #CommunityPreparedness #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse
Learn more here!
#PortolaValleySanMateoCounty #CA #CommunityPreparedness #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse
Sedona's design team is exploring innovative heat-mitigation strategies like cool roofs and green roofs, but will the costs and challenges hold them back?
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#SedonaYavapaiCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #UrbanClimateAdaptation #EnergyEfficiency #SedonaHeatMitigation
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#SedonaYavapaiCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #UrbanClimateAdaptation #EnergyEfficiency #SedonaHeatMitigation
Design team proposes cool roofs, green roofs and cool pavements as added heat-mitigation measures
Consultants showed conceptual cool-roof coatings, green-roof concepts and cool-pavement tests; staff noted green roofs have high upfront costs and firewise constraints and that roof age and structural capacity must be confirmed before installation.
citizenportal.ai
August 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Sedona's design team is exploring innovative heat-mitigation strategies like cool roofs and green roofs, but will the costs and challenges hold them back?
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#SedonaYavapaiCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #UrbanClimateAdaptation #EnergyEfficiency #SedonaHeatMitigation
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#SedonaYavapaiCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #UrbanClimateAdaptation #EnergyEfficiency #SedonaHeatMitigation
Fire Safe Foothills just secured a $2.3 million grant to boost wildfire resilience in our communities, offering vital workshops and resources to keep us safe!
Learn more here
#GlendoraLosAngelesCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalResilience #DisasterReadiness #GlendoraWildfireSafety
Learn more here
#GlendoraLosAngelesCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalResilience #DisasterReadiness #GlendoraWildfireSafety
Fire Safe Foothills presents wildfire resilience program funded by $2.3M RMC grant
Fire Safe Foothills and partner Day 1 described a Rivers and Mountains Conservancy grant of $2.3 million (through Aug 2027) to expand wildfire preparedness workshops, home‑hardening guidance, community convenings and Firewise/Fire Safe Council support across the Foothill region including Glendora.
citizenportal.ai
August 26, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Fire Safe Foothills just secured a $2.3 million grant to boost wildfire resilience in our communities, offering vital workshops and resources to keep us safe!
Learn more here
#GlendoraLosAngelesCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalResilience #DisasterReadiness #GlendoraWildfireSafety
Learn more here
#GlendoraLosAngelesCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalResilience #DisasterReadiness #GlendoraWildfireSafety
City of Kwinana adopts a seasonal approach to celebrating biodiversity with new walks, the return of the Gladdy Grab, and an education garden.
24 August 2026
City of Kwinana
#LGNewsRoundup #CityOfKwinana
24 August 2026
City of Kwinana
#LGNewsRoundup #CityOfKwinana
Celebrate biodiversity with walks and firewise plants
City of Kwinana adopts a seasonal approach to celebrating biodiversity with new walks, the return of the Gladdy Grab, and an education garden.
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au
August 24, 2026 at 3:23 PM
City of Kwinana adopts a seasonal approach to celebrating biodiversity with new walks, the return of the Gladdy Grab, and an education garden.
24 August 2026
City of Kwinana
#LGNewsRoundup #CityOfKwinana
24 August 2026
City of Kwinana
#LGNewsRoundup #CityOfKwinana
New pavilion at Montana City’s Firewise Demonstration Garden in construction
https://www.allforgardening.com/1933477/new-pavilion-at-montana-citys-firewise-demonstration-garden-in-construction/
HELENA — MTN visited the Firewise Demonstration Garden in Montana City on Thursday where a new …
https://www.allforgardening.com/1933477/new-pavilion-at-montana-citys-firewise-demonstration-garden-in-construction/
HELENA — MTN visited the Firewise Demonstration Garden in Montana City on Thursday where a new …
New pavilion at Montana City's Firewise Demonstration Garden in construction - All For Gardening
HELENA — MTN visited the Firewise Demonstration Garden in Montana City on Thursday where a new pavilion is in the process of being built.
www.allforgardening.com
August 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
New pavilion at Montana City’s Firewise Demonstration Garden in construction
https://www.allforgardening.com/1933477/new-pavilion-at-montana-citys-firewise-demonstration-garden-in-construction/
HELENA — MTN visited the Firewise Demonstration Garden in Montana City on Thursday where a new …
https://www.allforgardening.com/1933477/new-pavilion-at-montana-citys-firewise-demonstration-garden-in-construction/
HELENA — MTN visited the Firewise Demonstration Garden in Montana City on Thursday where a new …
• Fire safety: wildfire prevention, Firewise communities, evacuation and reunification plans
• Public safety partnerships: community and faith-based groups, government and industry partners
• Public safety partnerships: community and faith-based groups, government and industry partners
Safety & Resilience Summit 8/30/26 from 1-5pm – Southwest Hills Residential League
www.swhrl.org
August 21, 2026 at 4:34 PM
• Fire safety: wildfire prevention, Firewise communities, evacuation and reunification plans
• Public safety partnerships: community and faith-based groups, government and industry partners
• Public safety partnerships: community and faith-based groups, government and industry partners
Your neighborhood already has what it takes. 🏘️
Berkeley residents, especially those in the hills, can team up with neighbors and experts in Fire Department to reduce wildfire risk. It only takes eight separate single-family homes to make a “Firewise community.”
Berkeley residents, especially those in the hills, can team up with neighbors and experts in Fire Department to reduce wildfire risk. It only takes eight separate single-family homes to make a “Firewise community.”
Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk | City of Berkeley
Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates. Berkeley residents, especially those in the hills, can team up with neighbors and experts in the Fire Department to reduce wildfire risk—which could create a path to lower insurance rates. It will take a couple of steps:
berkeleyca.gov
August 19, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Your neighborhood already has what it takes. 🏘️
Berkeley residents, especially those in the hills, can team up with neighbors and experts in Fire Department to reduce wildfire risk. It only takes eight separate single-family homes to make a “Firewise community.”
Berkeley residents, especially those in the hills, can team up with neighbors and experts in Fire Department to reduce wildfire risk. It only takes eight separate single-family homes to make a “Firewise community.”
If you’d like to create a Firewise community in your neighborhood, learn more at www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-...
www.readyforwildfire.org
August 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
If you’d like to create a Firewise community in your neighborhood, learn more at www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-...
What a great collaboration this will be between scouts, fire safe council and Firewise! I am already thinking about outreach opportunities!
A new merit badge is teaching Scouts about wildland fire management — from fire’s role in ecosystems to suppression tactics and wildfire risk reduction.
Education and action help build more wildfire-resilient communities.
Guide: bit.ly/wildlandfireMB
Education and action help build more wildfire-resilient communities.
Guide: bit.ly/wildlandfireMB
August 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
What a great collaboration this will be between scouts, fire safe council and Firewise! I am already thinking about outreach opportunities!
Expensive option, but should retailers be promoting products to help households take precautions:
£150 + for 5 litres
firewise.co.uk/product/ther...
£150 + for 5 litres
firewise.co.uk/product/ther...
Thermoguard Thermoproof Exterior for Wood - Clear, 5 Litre | Firewise Supplies Ltd
The Thermoguard Thermoproof is a weather resistant, durable, clear fire and flame resistant fluid for external wood. Intended for use on timber sleepers, fencing, cladding and decking.
firewise.co.uk
August 16, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Expensive option, but should retailers be promoting products to help households take precautions:
£150 + for 5 litres
firewise.co.uk/product/ther...
£150 + for 5 litres
firewise.co.uk/product/ther...
Area residents may be eligible for insurance discounts through national program.
Opinion: Saratoga’s hillside communities should be Firewise
www.mercurynews.com
August 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Area residents may be eligible for insurance discounts through national program.
Area residents may be eligible for insurance discounts through national program.
Opinion: Saratoga’s hillside communities should be Firewise
www.eastbaytimes.com
August 16, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Area residents may be eligible for insurance discounts through national program.