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April 2022 newsletter 10 LOW COST WAYS TO HARDEN YOUR HOME AGAINST FIRE! I know we have covered a lot of these items previously. But here it is in one list, way easier to keep track of. 1) When it’s time to replace your roof, choose fire-resistant Class A roof material. 2) Block any spaces…

This lovely dry weather is a contributing factor to our threat of wildfires. SDG&E has again had to declare Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) for various reasons, primarily related to potential fire hazards. But they also offer some assistance for certain things during these times. For example, if you have a medical device that requires…

We Hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday. We so badly needed the rain we have been getting. Just don’t let it get you complacent about maintaining your efforts to keep fire safe. Get rid of that dead Christmas tree. Get your fireplace and chimney cleaned out and make sure you have spark arrestors…

 Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council is looking forward to 2022 with what we think are exciting innovations for the new year. In 2013, we unveiled a printed evacuation plan for Scripps Ranch to use in the event of our next wildfire. It’s available now at srfiresafe.org/information. In 2022, we’re taking this information and putting it…

We are experiencing a very dry year this year.   Therefore it is crucial that we pay attention to our bad habits regarding fuel mitigation around our homes, over which we have control.   Please pay attention to your surroundings in order to protect your homes and your neighbors’ homes! We at Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council…

BE PREPARED – oh wait, haven’t we hear that before? IT’S FIRE SEASON – oh wait, we’ve heard that before also, only difference now is that fire season has been declared year round. Which takes us back to BE PREPARED! As I drive around our community I see so many things that make me concerned:…

We all know over the past year SDG&E has had to declare Public Safety Power Shutoffs for various reasons, primarily related to potential fire hazards. But they also offer some assistance for certain things during these times for example, if you have a medical device that requires power and fit other criteria, it may be…