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Wildfire risk to our park

2 years ago

Cal Fire came to my park and told us we need to mitigate our risk or we are going to face a fine. Has anyone run into this? I don't know how we are supposed to mitigate or how much we are supposed to pay.

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  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    I'm not sure what you mean by "my park". You must mean "my property".

    Didn't they give you a handout on general rules or explain what could be done for your particular property? They are usually very helpful in that regard. Give them a call and ask questions.

    If you can't do the work yourself, you will have to pay out of pocket.

    There are lots of guys and handymen and lots of companies that advertise brush and weed clearing and tree trimming in Cal Fire risk areas..

    They will have recommendations and give a quote accordingly. Get several quotes.

    We basically have a bare dirt yard all the way around our house and have the weeds mowed down and cleared when they die back in early summer.

    No bushes around the house, no trees overhanging the house, no leaf debris in the gutters, no piles of logs of needles. We have burn piles on allowable burn days. 4'x4' is the maximum size pile that does not need a permit.

    They take one look and we pass inspection.

  • 2 years ago

    Ask CalFire for advice. They should be able to tell you what items will cause a fine.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Yes, they do this for every property in a Fire Risk Zone. These Zones have been greatly expanded recently to include new areas that were never addressed before. That this is new to you is not surprising.

    CalFire will come out to your property and explain what needs to be done if you call them. I don't know why they didn't do that on their first visit. Did you ask them anything? I suppose you were stunned speechless.

    Some neighborhoods organize a Firewise USA group that sends workers out to help cut and clear areas on and around private property for free. We and our neighbors had our first meeting last month. We will be getting free help by the time the next fire season rolls around. Check it out.

    You might need California Fair Plan for fire insurance. We have it. They cannot cancel your policy as long as you pay your premiums.

  • 2 years ago

    I'm assuming it's a mobile home park?

  • 2 years ago

    Oh that makes sense ^

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