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Book Recommendation: The Last Fire Season – A Personal and Pyronatural History
In 2020, a dry lightning storm that ignited hundreds of simultaneous wildfires across the West and kicked off the worst fire season on record. Martin, along with thousands of other Californians, evacuated her home in the midst of a pandemic. The Last Fire Season by...
Burn Pile Guide Tips
Before you begin burning piles of debris, please make sure you have a current 2023-2024 burn permit, and that you call before you burn! And remember, Occidental, Camp Meeker, Monte Rio, and Forestville residents have free chipping service. Apply for chipping here....
Moments in Time: Major Fires in the Occidental Area
Fires are driven by hot dry winds that are funneled through our hilly terrain. These dangerous winds return time and again. As a physical form of our hills is fixed, fire sometimes burn the same area more than once. Native American Era, 8000 BCE to 1836 Native...
Budget-Friendly Home Hardening Tips
Three resources for hardening your home that won't break the bank: A FREE Wildfire Risk Guide: Your personalized home evaluation report is organized to help you prioritize the actions you need to take to prepare for wildfire. Budget-Friendly Vents: Vents are an entry...
Creating an Emergency Plan with Illness & Disability in Mind
Those who have been diagnosed or have a family member diagnosed with cancer can have a particularly hard time when natural disasters occur. This can range from not having the ability to refill a prescription to roadways being blocked so they can't make it to the...
Fire-Resistant Landscaping
Are there fire safe plants? Yes and no. Remember, any plant can burn under the right conditions. One way to help reduce your wildfire risk is to use fire-resistant landscaping around your home. Look for plants with these characteristics: Able to...