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 Kern 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.
| Defensible Space Fire Hazard Reduction Program | Contact your local Fire Department or Kern County Fire Safe Council for up-to-date information on any programs available to get assistance with creating defensible space and hazardous fuels removal around your home. |
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Kern Fire Safe Council
Phone: (661) 246-3955 P.O. Box 6572 |
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
Kern County Office of Emergency Services
Phone: (661) 873-2602
2601 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93306
