Newport Beach Fire Safe Council

08/27/2021

BE PREPARED

The CFSC Evacuation Guide is now online! You can access the full size, downloadable materials here: https://cafiresafecouncil.org/resources/evacuation-guide/

08/24/2021

Seeking a website developer for the Newport Beach Fire Safe Council. See below, share and refer anyone you know that might be interested.

08/01/2021

June 16, 2021 - Multiple brush fires scorched about 8 acres along the southbound San Joaquin Hills (73) Toll Road west of Laguna Canyon Road Wednesday afternoon, forcing the closure of the toll lanes and a nearby wilderness park.

Multi-agency response. Engines, dozers, hand crews, rotary wing and fixed wing on scene. Firefighters making aggressive attack.
The fires were reported at 3:03 p.m., and by 5:30 p.m., crews had stopped the forward progress of the blazes.

Thankful for Orange County Fire Authority and Newport Beach Fire Department for their swift action keeping the Community safe!

“Firefighters on scene of a vegetation fire on the SB 73 just west of the 133. Avoid the area. More info to follow.”

06/02/2021

Urban and Community Forestry Grants Program Overview and Q&A Webinars- June 15th and June 16th

Please join the CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Program staff as they present details on this year’s grant offerings, how to apply, how the grant programs work, and what to expect of the application process and what to expect if receiving a grant award. There will be two webinars hosted, and...

02/22/2021

WILDFIRE MITIGATION & GRANT FUNDING-

You may have seen the news in recent weeks about Governor Newsom's budget proposal to pump $1B into wildfire mitigation and home hardening. $323M of this was proposed for Early Action Funding, which would make it available this spring, so it could be used before the next fire season — it looks like our legislators are hesitating on approving this. The Budget Committee is considering this imminently.

Here's how you can help: Go to NCFF's Legislative Action site and send a letter to your state representatives. It's easy, just enter your name and address (so the system can select our representatives), enter Newport Beach Fire Safe Council and add any information you want about the recent fires in your area and add the kind of projects that need to be implemented for our Communities such as deforestation, homeowner awareness and education on home hardening and emergency evacuation and shelter in place planning.

So please, follow the link and send your emails (they often just count the quantity of letters, so don't stress too much over what you add). And then share this email with everyone you know in California. The more legislators contacted, the more impact we will have.

The Napa Communities Firewise Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, tax id #26-0147748. Your donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

01/22/2021

Are you not sure what type of shrubs and trees are fire safe? The Orange County Fire Authority provides Vegetation Management Maintenance Guidelines for Property Owners. This includes valuable information about which plant material actually puts you and your home at greater risk! If you're replanting this Spring, invest in the right plants that will help keep you safe! For the complete guidelines, visit-
https://ocfa.org/Uploads/SafetyPrograms/OCFA%20RSG%20-%20Vegetation%20Management%20Guidelines.pdf

Orange County Fire Authority

01/09/2021

Want a tool that helps you understand your community's risk and guides its future risk reduction efforts? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2M34YxL

01/09/2021

California Governor’s 2021-22 doubles down on CA’s previous wildfire protection investments for a total $1.2B, including $143M for 30 new fire crews & $48M in continued investments toward air tankers & Black Hawk helicopters to protect Californians.

01/06/2021

Newport Beach Fire Safe Council incorporated in 2020 during a global pandemic and historical natural disasters with the mission of uniting the City's resources to reduce the threat of wildfire.

Orange County Fire Authority, Newport Beach Fire Department, City of Newport Beach - City Hall- We are seeking volunteers for our new Fire Safe Council! Please follow and share this page.