Firewise Committee What is “Firewise Communities/USA”?
Resident involvement is the cornerstone of the
Firewise Communities/USA Recognition Program. As participants in the program,
you and your neighbors will learn how to decrease the risk of losing your homes
and to best protect yourselves in the event of wildfire. The Program draws on a
community’s spirit, its resolve, and its willingness to take responsibility for
reducing wildfire risks by providing the resources needed to achieve both a
high level of protection against wildland/urban interface fire and ecosystem
balance. The Program utilizes a three-legged template:
• Wildland fire staff
from federal, state or local agencies provide a community with information
about living with wildfire with mitigation information.
• With the assistance
of wildland fire staff, you and your neighbors assess wildfire risks around you
and devise a cooperative network of other homeowners, agencies, and
organizations.
• You and yourneighbors identify and implement solutions tailored to Steiner Ranch.
How can Steiner Ranch become a recognized FirewiseCommunity?
It begins with YOU. Go to www.firewise.org/usa and
become familiar with the steps to become a Firewise Community, then the
association office to let staff know you’re interested in participating in the
Firewise Committee.
What are the benefits of being a FirewiseCommunity?
1. Creates a
defensible space that prevents fires from advancing and endangering homes and
lives.
2. Improves propertyvalue while reducing risk of loss.
3. Improves community
relationships with local fire staff, since firefighters can concentrate their
efforts on fighting wildfires.
4. Offers peace of
mind, knowing that your home is prepared to survive a wildfire in the event one
should occur.
For more information on the FirewiseCommunities/USA Recognition Program, visit www.firewise.org/usa.
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