FIREWISE USA​®

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The Grove Street Fire Safe Council area is now officially recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as a Firewise USA® Community.

• Firewise USA® is a national program supporting local communities’ efforts to reduce wildfire risks.
• After six years of documented mitigation work – fuel reduction, education, defensible space efforts - FireWise USA® status formally acknowledges that work according to a national standard.
• Firewise USA® recognition does not replace the Grove Street Fire Safe Council; it builds on the work we’ve already done.

WHY FIREWISE USA® RECOGNITION MATTERS

Insurance

• Under California state “Safer from Wildfires” regulations, insurers must offer discounts for qualifying wildfire mitigation actions.
  • Participation in a Firewise USA® Community is one of the qualifying actions.
  • Firewise USA® status may help with discounts or insurability.
  • But it does not guarantee coverage, lower premiums, or renewals.
  • Informative links:
    • Safer from Wildfire Summary
    • Safer from Wildfire Q&A
    • NFPA Notice

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​​3-year Action Plan

• To obtain recognition, we have committed to a 3-year Action Plan broken down by year that identifies and prioritizes actions to reduce wildfire risks, including:
  • Education and outreach goals.
  • Home hardening goals.
  • Defensible space and fuel reduction goals.
  • Evacuation planning and wildfire preparedness goals.

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​Annual Reporting

• To maintain our Firewise USA® recognition, we are required to track and report to the NFPA our community’s annual “investment” in wildfire safety.
• The “investment” may be your time or expenses incurred, and includes what many of you already do:
  • Clearing vegetation.
  • Chipping/hauling debris.
  • Tree work and defensible space projects.
  • Home hardening projects.

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GROVE STREET FIRE SAFE COUNCIL