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Below you will find local wildfire preparedness programs, grants and resources to help you make home / property improvements and reduce wildfire risk in your community.  Scroll down to access grants and resources for San Bernardino County.

Refer back to the “Get Started” page for statewide California information on brush clearing and other requirements and risk reduction resources for improving your home’s chances of surviving a wildfire and increasing your and your community’s eligibility for insurance discounts and renewal rewards.

CALIFORNIA RESOURCES

Wildfire Risk Reduction (Mitigation) Resources

View grants, community programs and information that can help you reduce the chances of a wildfire damaging or destroying your home. “Home hardening” means home improvements.  “Defensible space” means creating a plant and tree-free zone around your home.

Residential Assessment Program (RAP) Free residential assessments by the San Bernardino County Fire Department for properties in rural areas with high wildfire risk.

To learn more and apply, click the link to visit the RAP webpage or contact the SBCFD at (909) 386-8400 / countyfirerap@sbcfire.org

Hazardous Dead Tree Removal Do you have a dead or dying tree on your property?  Visit the Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council website to see if you are eligible for their grant-funded tree removal program.

Call 866-923-3473 for more information.

Curbside Chipping Program Visit the Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council website for information on their chipping program.

Call 866-923-3473 for more information.

Desert Region Defensible Space Assessment The High Desert Emergency Action Alliance offers free Defensible Space Assessments, conducted by certified professionals, evaluate your property and provide expert recommendations to help you safeguard your property against wildfire.

Click the link and scroll down to “book your appointment” to apply, or contact 760-853-0220 / hello@hdeaa.org for more information.

NPHS Resilience NOW Program The NPHS (Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services) has two new wildfire retrofit programs available.

The Resilience Now Program provides up to $5,000 in loan financing for income-eligible homeowners who have received notifications from their homeowners insurance company that they must make necessary Wildfire Preparedness Retrofits to their homes. The program provides financing for homeowners to make the immediate repairs required by their homeowners insurance company.

For information about the application, contact Curtis Miller at Curtis@nphsinc.org or call (909) 988-5979.

NPHS Resilience LOAN Program The NPHS (Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services) has two new wildfire retrofit programs available.

The Resilience Loan Program offers up to $25,000 in loans to help Inland Valley homeowners of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and manufactured homes on a permanent foundation complete comprehensive home repairs and enhance their home’s defense against wildfire threats

For information about the application, contact Curtis Miller at Curtis@nphsinc.org or call (909) 988-5979.

Morongo Basin Free Smoke Alarm Program The Morongo Basin Fire Safe Council can provide free smoke alarms for your home.

Click the link and scroll down to “Register” to apply, or contact 760-853-0220 / hello@hdeaa.org for more information.

LOCAL WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES

View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.

Angelus Oaks Fire Safe Council
Phone: (909) 794-6869
Email: ao98@gmail.com

P.O. Box 117
Angelus Oaks, CA 92305

Arrowhead Communities Fire Safe Council
Phone: (909) 337-3383
Email: gnewcombe1@hotmail.com

P.O. Box 630
Rimforest, CA 92378

Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council

Phone: (909) 584-1403 or (909) 584-1066
Email: info@bbvfsc.org

P.O. Box 6328
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council

Phone: 909-315-8835
Email: chb381@verizon.net

P.O. Box 1328
Chino Hills, CA 9170

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More info coming soon.

Lytle Creek Fire Safe Council

Phone: (909) 887-5525
Email: ellenpollema@earthlink.net

P.O. Box 226
Lytle Creek, CA 92358

Miller Creek Canyon Fire Safe Council

40847 Valley of the Falls Dr
Forest Falls, CA 92339

Desert Region Fire Safe Council
Phone: (760) 853-0220
Email: 
hello@hdeaa.org

57353 29 Palms Hwy, Suite B
Yucca Valley, CA 92284

Morongo Basin Fire Safe Council

Phone: (760) 853-0220
Email: 
hello@hdeaa.org

57353 29 Palms Hwy, Suite B
Yucca Valley, CA 92284

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Phone: (866) 923-3473

P.O. Box 2582
Running Springs CA 92382

Rancho Cucamonga Fire Safe Council

Email: RCFire@CityofRC.us

Rancho Cucamonga,
CA 91730

San Antonio Heights Fire Safe Council

713 Kilbourne Drive
Upland, CA 91785

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Phone: (760) 249-3249
Email: jemery@wrightwoodfsc.com

P.O. Box 3100
Wrightwood, CA 92397

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Firewise is a national program that encourages communities to work together to assess and reduce wildfire risks.  Visit Become a Firewise USA Site to learn how to make your community Firewise.


Angelus Oaks Community – Angelus Oaks
Canyon Hills Neighborhood Association (Hillcrest Community) – Chino Hills
Carbon Canyon – Chino Hills,
Dogwood Blue Jay Canyon Association – Lake Arrowhead
Luring Pines – Running Springs
Smiley Park Country Club -Running Springs
Strawberry Flat POA – Twin Peaks
Wildwood Watchers Yucaipa

San Bernardino Firewise
Wildfire Preparedness

View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.

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San Bernardino County Risk Map

San Bernardino County Disaster Directory

San Bernardino County Alerts

Local Fire Departments and Government Agencies

Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.

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San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services

Phone: (909) 387-5974
Email: info@sbcfire.org

157 Wset 5th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415

 

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District

Phone: (909) 387-5974
Email: info@sbcfire.org

157 W. 5th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415

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CALFIRE – San Bernardino Unit (BDU)

Phone: (909) 881-6900

3800 N. Sierra Way
San Bernardino 92405

City of Rancho Cucamonga Fire District

Phone: (909) 477-2770
Email: RCFire@CityofRC.us

10500 Civic Center Dr
City Hall Lower Level
Rancho CucamongaCA 91730

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