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WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS

California wildfires are increasing at an alarming rate with vulnerable communities experiencing escalating human and economic costs.  

 

Aerial mapping of wildfire damage has shown that reducing flammable vegetation in proximity to homes is the best defense against wildfires.  

State and local regulations require homeowners to create defensible space around homes, yet compliance is minimal.  

 

This story map explains how to:

 Break the Cycle of Community Wildfire Destruction

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FireWatch provides communities with the information to

measure and monitor defensible space compliance.

 

Aerial imagery is used to create defensible space maps for

each property in a community. 

 

 Flammable vegetative fuels are identified to improve

wildfire preparedness.

Reducing wildfire risk protects lives and property, while potentially decreasing insurance liability and increasing real estate values.  

 A concerted community effort is essential to reducing

vegetative fuels near structures and buildings. 

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RANCHO SANTA FE

On Sept. 5, 2019, the Rancho Santa Fe Association partnered with FireWatch to created a baseline map of the vegetative fuels and determine the proximity of homes to wildfire risks.

FireWatch maps are used by the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District to help reduce the risk of wildfires in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

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On July 10th, Fairbanks Ranch contracted with FireWatch to create strategic maps of vegetative fuel type and distribution.

 

Community leaders use the maps to identify wildfire risks and communicate the risk to homeowners. Fire fighters use the maps for  planning, wildfire prevention, and emergency response.  

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