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Imperial County

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 Imperial 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.

We are unaware of any free mitigation resources available at this time. Contact your local fire department for up-to-date information on home wildfire risk reduction grants and resources in Imperial County.

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.
 

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Firewise is a national program that encourages communities to work together to assess and reduce wildfire risks.

We are unaware of any Fire Safe Councils or Firewise Communities in Imperial 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.
CERT logo Imperial County CERT

Contact: Maria Peinado
mariapeinado@co.imperial.ca.us
(442) 265-1388
935 Broadway Ave, El Centro CA, 92243

Disaster and Citizen Corps

Contact: Hector Garcia
hectorgracia@co.imperial.ca.us

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.

Office of Emergency Services (OES) - Imperial County Fire Department Imperial County Office of Emergency Service

Contact:
(442) 265-6000
078 Dogwood Rd. Heber, CA 92249

City of Imperial City of Imperial Emergency Management

Contact:
publicinformation@cityofimperial.org
(760) 355-4373
400 S Imperial Avenue, Suite B
Imperial, CA 92251

Imperial County Fire Department

Contact: Andrew Loper, Fire Prevention Specialist
andrewloper@co.imperial.ca.us

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