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 Fresno 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.
| ReCoverCA Owner-Occupied Mitigation (OOM) Grant | Eligible Home Hardening & Mitigation Costs Include: • Debris clearance, demolition, landscaping, repairs, etc. that increase the level of protection from future wildfires and disasters. • Defensible Space and Home Hardening activities that increase resilience and reduce or eliminate long-term risks and impacts of future disasters. • Activities that assist in bringing a home and property up to code with Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) standards.If you have questions regarding the ReCoverCA OOM Grant, call ReCoverCA at (916) 202-1764 or email ReCoverCA@hcd.ca.gov. |
| Free Potential Hazard Tree Inspection | Highway 168 Fire Safe Council is offering a free inspection for homeowners that meet the requirements by a Registered Professional Forester upon written request subject to funding availability.
Email forester@fresnocountyca.gov or visit the website to submit a request. |
| HomeSAFE Free Smoke Detector Installation Program | If your home does not have a smoke alarm, you are eligible to receive one, free of charge, by simply filling out an application at the Fire Station or at an event where the HomeSAFE program is promoted.
Call (559) 637-4230 for more information. |
| Community Restoration Fund |
The Central Sierra Resiliency Fund is a community initiative and response to the 2020 Creek Fire. View the current projects, managed by the Central Sierra Historical Society & Museum. Email resiliencyfund@sierrahistorical.org to learn more. |
 Fire Safe Councils are community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes and communities from wildfire. |
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Oak to Timberline Fire Safe Council
Email: info@oaktotimberline.org PO Box 762 |
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Highway 168 Fire Safe Council
Phone: (559) 259-2367 P.O. Box 639 |
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
Fresno County Office of Emergency Services
Phone: (559) 600-4065
1221 Fulton Street
Fifth Floor
P.O. Box 11867
Fresno CA 93775-1867
