Make sure your contractors and landscapers review this handbook BEFORE working on your home. This WUI Virtual Handbook for Fire Risk Assessments and Mitigation, from the Society of Fire Protection of Engineers (SFPE) and the SFPE Foundation, is an excellent resource for residents, contractors, landscapers, or anyone doing work on your home. It does an excellent […]
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California’s recent regulations. This PDF document by Carolyn Kousky and Xuesong You, from Insurance for Good (insuranceforgood.org), provides a comprehensive breakdown of California’s recent wildfire insurance-related regulations, incentives, and discounts. It includes detailed mitigation discounts given by California’s top insurers. Click on the image below to view the PDF:
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A wide range of bills now protect and assist residents’ recovery. Governor Newsom signed a bipartisan package of bills to aid in the rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles following the devastating fires earlier this year. This legislation represents one of the most significant reforms to the state’s disaster response, incorporating lessons learned and
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City of Calabasas Wildfire Resiliency Home Hardening Incentive Grant Program The City of Calabasas has established a program to provide financial assistance to qualified residential property owners. The Residential Applicant must complete the online application (see button below) and supply all the necessary support information. Based on the information provided by the Resident, the City
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STARTING NOVEMBER 1, 2025 City of Calabasas Wildfire Resiliency Home Hardening Incentive Grant Program The City of Calabasas has established a program to provide financial assistance to qualified residential property owners. To begin the application process, the Resident is required to first get a Free Home Ignition Zone Evaluation (HIZE) from the Emergency Preparedness in
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In a landmark decision, judge rules California FAIR Plan’s smoke-damage policy is illegal. A Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge said Tuesday, June 24, 2025, that the California FAIR Plan Assn.’s policy violates the insurance code because it provides less coverage than what is required by the state’s Standard Form Fire Insurance Policy. Since 2017, the plan
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Fountainwood Event On May 1, 2025, Fountainwood HOA held a well-attended and very successful event in Sumac Park. The Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council was invited to attended where we answered home hardening questions from concerned residents. We want to thank the new Board of the Fountainwood HOA for the invitation and opportunity to engage
What is Defensible Space? CAL FIRE defines Defensible Space as the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area. Adequate defensible space acts as a barrier to slow or halt the progress of fire that would otherwise engulf your property. It also helps ensure the safety of firefighters defending your home. Defensible Space is the
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If you’re confused by the different standards and organizations telling us what to do to protect our homes from wildfire, you’re not alone. Organizations are currently collaborating to develop a more unified set of standards and messaging strategies. There are four main programs you need to know about. While the differences in the programs vary
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