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 Merced 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.
We are unaware of any free mitigation resources available in Merced County at this time. Contact your local fire department for more information about home wildfire risk reduction assistance.
View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.
 Fire Safe Councils are community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes and communities from wildfire. |
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| We are unaware of any Fire Safe Councils or Firewise Communities in Merced County. Having Fire Safe Councils and Firewise Communities in an area helps residents to obtain and keep affordable insurance plans for their homes. Click here to learn more about starting a Fire Safe Council, or click here to learn more about making your community Firewise. | |
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City of Merced CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
Contact: Janet German, Program Manager |
View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.
Merced county is largely
LRA
in the central valley and SRA
, protected by the Madera-Mariposa-Merced unit of CAL FIRE, in the eastern and western foothill areas. Areas near major reservoirs are FRA
and under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation.
Merced County Office of Emergency Services
Phone: (209) 385-7548
3500 North Apron Ave
Atwater, CA 95301
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Merced County Fire Department Phone: (209) 385-7344 3500 North Apron Avenue |
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CAL FIRE – Mariposa/Madera/Merced Unit (MMU)
Phone: (209) 966-3622 |
