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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 Del Norte 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.

Del Norte Fire Safe Chipping Program Free curbside vegetation chipping service.

Contact aaron@dnfsc.org or call (530) 524-1872 for more information.
Del Norte Fire Safe Wildfire Mitigation Assistance Free home assessments and property consultations, as well as assistance with Defensible Space, Fuel Breaks, Forest Health and Prescribed Burning.

Contact aaron@dnfsc.org or call (530) 524-1872 for more information.

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Humboldt Shire – Free Defensible Space Inspections Free wildfire risk assessment property inspection and defensible space consultation

Email Contact@HumboldtShire.com or call (707) 407-5121 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.
Del Norte County Fire Safe Council

Phone: (530) 524-1872
Email: aaron@dnfsc.org

255 W. Washington Blvd,
Crescent City, CA, United States
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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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Del Norte County Office of Emergency Services

Phone: (707) 464-7255

981 H Street, Suite 240,
Crescent City, CA 95531

Del Norte Area Fire Departments

Here you’ll find a list of local Del Norte Fire Departments and their contact info

 

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