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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 Tulare 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.

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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.

Get help cleaning out your gutters The 3 Rivers Firesafe Council offers assistance cleaning out gutters as a home hardening practice.

Contact 3riversfsc@gmail.com or call (559) 561-4154 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.


Fire Safe Councils are community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes and communities from wildfire.
Sequoia Fire Safe Council

Contact: Robert Puls
Phone: (559) 783-4148
Email: rvfire@ocsnet.net

3531 West Orchard Ct
Visalia, CA 93278
Three Rivers Fire Safe Council

Phone: (559) 561-4154
Email: 3riversfsc@gmail.com

 

Tulare County Forest Health Task Force

Phone: (559) 624-7000

5961 S. Mooney Blvd.,
Visalia, CA 93277.

 

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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Local Fire Departments and Government Agencies

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


Tulare County Office of Emergency Services

Phone: (559) 636-5000
Email: askbos@tularecounty.ca.gov

2800 W Burrel Ave,
Visalia, CA 93291



Tulare County Fire Department

Phone: (559) 802-9800

835 S. Akers Street
Visalia, CA 93277

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