Start Reducing your Risk with Tips from Fire Safe Marin

Years ago, a common joke was “Everyone complains about the weather, but no one does anything about it.” Unfortunately, thanks to climate change, the weather is not much to joke about while it contributes to mega wildfires.

Today’s stark reality is that wildfire mitigation is the only way to reduce wildfire risk. And reducing risk is the only way insurers will continue to do business in California.

Individual homeowners must make their properties safer from wildfires. Fire Safe Marin has a great website, so check out their brochures to get you started:

• Retrofitting Guide – the most common features that put homes at risk of ignition
• Fire Smart Yard – general principles for lower risk landscaping
• Fire Smart Yard Checklist – one simple page to tackle your defensible space

For more in-person help, contact WFPD for a home assessment or talk to your local Firewise community leaders.  

Please subscribe to Portola Valley Town eNotices from the Wildfire Preparedness Committee!

PV homeowners are encouraged to participate in the WPC’s on-going 5-minute insurance tracking project. Go here to report on your home insurance availability and affordability.

San Mateo County Alert System SMC Alert is our primary emergency notification system. Encourage all adult members (18 and older) of your family to subscribe.

All the Wildfire Preparedness tips are on the committee’s page. To rate this tip or submit questions or concerns, please fill out this Google Form.