FSCMC is committed to reducing the risk of loss of life, property, and resources from wildfires, and to educating the public on wildfire dangers and how to reduce them
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Carmel valley fuelbreak project
Photo by Jamie Tuitele-Lewis
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“The Resource Conservation District of Monterey County (RCDMC) is excited to announce that they are the recipient of a newly-awarded California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) Fire Prevention grant for the Carmel Valley Fuelbreak Project. This project covers approximately 403 acres across Carmel Valley to re-establish and strengthen strategic fuelbreaks in the Carmel Valley region, help implement community fuels treatments in critical neighborhoods and also to help assess the feasibility of new emergency egress areas for at least three areas in the Valley. The RCDMC expects that the grant will have full funding at $3.26 million dollars for all project work" -RCDMC
To keep up with the status of this project, check out the RCDMC Facebook Page! |
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FSCMC is proud to support the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County, Jamie Tuitele-Lewis, and all our community partners on the implementation of this project!
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Firewise communities in Monterey County
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Can first responders identify your home during a wildfire?
It is important that first responders can easily identify your address in dark, smokey conditions. Place a reflective sign at the entrance to your property or gate. Numbers should be at least 4" high and displayed on a contrasting background. This is required by the California Building Code.
To provide better direction to first responders, include other icons to convey critical information such as turnaround points or water sources.
Many companies sell high quality custom address signs online.
To provide better direction to first responders, include other icons to convey critical information such as turnaround points or water sources.
Many companies sell high quality custom address signs online.
Some Good Wildfire Insurance News
A major question related to obtaining wildfire insurance has been, what can I do to satisfy my insurance company to obtain wildfire coverage or lower my wildfire insurance rates?
FSCMC obtained a letter Mercury Insurance wrote to one of its customers, telling them what they can do to lower their rates for wildfire insurance.
To download the letter click here.
Keep in mind the letter is specific to this single insurance company and their customer, however, you might contact your insurance company and ask for comparable information. Please also understand that completing the work described in the letter provides no assurance you will receive a discount or be able to obtain fire insurance.
The California Insurance Commissioner's website has a page that lists about twenty insurance companies that are giving discounts based on wildfire mitigation efforts like home hardening, defensible space, and being in a Firewise USA® community. That page is here.
FSCMC obtained a letter Mercury Insurance wrote to one of its customers, telling them what they can do to lower their rates for wildfire insurance.
To download the letter click here.
Keep in mind the letter is specific to this single insurance company and their customer, however, you might contact your insurance company and ask for comparable information. Please also understand that completing the work described in the letter provides no assurance you will receive a discount or be able to obtain fire insurance.
The California Insurance Commissioner's website has a page that lists about twenty insurance companies that are giving discounts based on wildfire mitigation efforts like home hardening, defensible space, and being in a Firewise USA® community. That page is here.
Sign up for alert! Monterey County for emergency updates
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Get alerts about emergencies and other important information by signing up for Alert Monterey County through the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services! This service will help you stay up to date on environmental disasters such as wildfire. Keep an eye out for important alerts such as fire warnings, red flag warnings, and fire weather watch. Sign up here: www.alertmontereycounty.org |
add the Free Watch duty wildfire alert app to your smart phone
Watch Duty is free and sends alerts of wildfire starts and updates to your smart phone for fires that start in the area you designate https://www.watchduty.org/
Seeking New Board Members And Advisors
The Fire Safe Council For Monterey County is seeking new members and advisors for our board of directors. If you are interested, please send an email to info@firesafemonterey.org. If you want to help your community prepare for wildfires, your active input and participation will be deeply appreciated.
