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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 Inyo 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.

Ready Inyo Community Wildfire Protection Plan Contact Ready Inyo to learn about how their Community Wildfire Protection Plans can help you prepare your home for wildfire.

Contact: ready@inyocounty.us, (760) 878-0120 

County-wide CWPP
40 Acres CWPP
Independence CWPP

 

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.
Independence Fire Safe Council Logo.jpg Independence Fire Safe Council

Contact: Tamara Cohn
indyfsc@gmail.com
tcinyo@gmail.com
(760) 920-2188

FIRESAFE Wilkerson/Wilkerson Fire Safe Council

Contact:
contact@firesafewilkerson.com
(760) 873-7324 

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.


We are unaware of any Firewise Communities in Inyo County. Having Firewise Communities in an area helps residents to obtain and keep affordable insurance plans for their homes. Click here to learn more about making your community Firewise.
CERT logo Inyo & Mono County Tribal CERT

Contact: Melinda McCartney
ESFESC@gmail.com
(760) 920-5727

Eastern Sierra Wildfire Alliance

Contact:
info@whitebarkinstitute.org

Wildfire Preparedness

View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.

Listos California Disaster Ready Guide

Local Fire Departments and Government Agencies

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

Inyo County Observes National Preparedness Month: Start a Conversation, Stay Prepared - Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News - The Community's News
Ready Inyo Office of Emergency Management

Contact:
ready@inyocounty.us
(760) 878-0120

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CAL FIRE Inyo

Contact:
bdu.pio@fire.ca.gov
(909) 881-6949
3800 N Sierra Way,
San Bernardino, CA 92405

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