Calabasas Firewise Calabasas is a designate Firewise Community. Calabasas residents are working together to make our community more resilient to wildfire. Firewise is a community program from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). Residents report their Firewise fire-prevention related activities ($$ and hours), which qualify the community for Firewise recognition. You are already doing many […]

Reducing Wildfire Fuels It is that time of year again when we need to prepare for fire season by reducing wildfire fuels. Clearing the brush in our open spaces, which have overgrown during the winter months, is an important part of wildfire mitigation in Calabasas.  So what are those beautiful green and yellow hills we

“In both the Eaton and Palisades Fires, I did not see many homesthat survived without evidence of some type of defensive action.” Lessons from the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires By Yana Valachovic, UC Cooperative Extension advisor, visited Palisades and Eaton Fires The UC ANR fire expert highlights materials, components and actions that saved homes from

May is know as the National Wildfire Awareness Month It’s a time to focus on prevention and preparedness for wildfires, especially as warmer weather and drying vegetation increase the risk of wildfires. Every May we highlight the importance of being ready for potential wildfires and encourage individuals to take steps to protect themselves and their

The Santa Monica Mountains Fire Safe Council is hosting its First Annual Wildfire Extravaganza!!! They will be hosting a home and garden tour with a focus on home hardening and fire resistant native plants. There will also be fun activities for the family including screen printing, games, a guided nature hike, and more. There will be

Resource Conservation District of Santa Monica Mountains is hosting a Community Wildfire Mitigation Training event at the Calabasas Community Center. Please Join Wildfire Expert Instructor Pat Durland at a FREE Community Wildfire Mitigation Training When: Friday evening, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, 2025 Where: Calabasas Community Center: 27040 Malibu Hills Rd, Calabasas, CA 91301

The following are some of our recent accomplishments. Thanks to the help of our many partners and residents who are making our community safer. Firewise Calabasas currently has 11 Firewise Communities with 2 in the application process. Braewood Calabasas Calabasas Hills Estates Calabasas Ridge Creekside Calabasas Park The Estates of the Oaks Fire Safe Westridge

Now is the time to get prepared to avoid tragedy and loss from a fire, earthquake or communications emergency. Your Calabasas Fire Safe Council has what you need to save lives and property – before an emergency strikes. Here’s how to protect yourself: Learn how you can Take Action to be prepared for an emergency Download and print In-An-Emergency documents

On March 24, 2025, CAL FIRE released its revised Fire Hazard Severity Zone for your area. This interactive map lets you see where your home is located on the map. As you can see, all of Calabasas is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Calabasas Fire Hazard Severity Zone Calabasas is part of

In the current issue of L.A. Parent Magazine, our very own Brian Cameron, President of the Emergency Preparedness In Calabasas Fire Safe Council (EPIC-FSC), gives his expert advice on preparing your home and family for emergencies. Click HERE to read the article. Click HERE to read the article. Click HERE to read the article. Reprinted with permission from the March/April 2025 issue of L.A.