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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 or call (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
Phone: (760) 920-2188
Email: indyfsc@gmail.com
Email: tcinyo@gmail.com
FIRESAFE Wilkerson/Wilkerson Fire Safe Council

Phone: (760) 873-7324
Email: contact@firesafewilkerson.co
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.

Wildfire Risk Reduction and Insurance Updates
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