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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 Alpine 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.

Green Waste Vouchers The Alpine Fire Safe Council offers Eastern Alpine County residents free vouchers for the disposal of greens waste. The goal is for Alpine County residents use these vouchers to continue cleaning up year round to protect homes and property from wildfires.

Contact any of the members listed here to obtain a free voucher
Curb Side Chipping Program Residents can contact the Alpine Fire Safe Council to sign up for vegetation chipping services every Thursday. Chipped materials will be broadcast back onto the property

Contact Clint Celio, Alpine County Wildfire Projects Coordinator at ccelio@alpinecountyca.gov or (530)-694-1879
CALFIRE Defensible Space Inspection Program Request a free defensible space inspection for your property. Inspections and recommendations to reach wildfire preparedness standards provided by CALFIRE in partnership with the Alpine Fire Safe Council

Call (530) 708-2793 to learn more.
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.
    Alpine Fire Safe Council

Alpine Fire Safe Council

Contact: Kris Hartnett
Phone: (530) 694-1879
Email: khartnet@hotmail.com
Firewise Banner - Residents Reducing Wildfire Risks

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.

Regional Coordinator: Clint Celio, (775) 720-6534, clint@cgcelio.com
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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.

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