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Merced 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 Merced 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.

Mitigation Grants and Free Resources

We are unaware of any free mitigation resources available in Merced County at this time. Contact your local fire department for more information about home wildfire risk reduction assistance.

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
Other Programs

Fire Safe Councils are community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes and communities from wildfire.

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 Merced 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.

City of Merced CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

Contact: Janet German, Program Manager
Phone: (209) 385-6891
Email: germanj@cityofmerced.org

Wildfire Preparedness

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

Local Fire Departments and Government Agencies

Merced county is largely

LRA

in the central valley and

SRA

, protected by the Madera-Mariposa-Merced unit of CAL FIRE, in the eastern and western foothill areas. Areas near major reservoirs are

FRA

and under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation.

City & County Resources
Fire Department Services

Merced County Office of Emergency Services

Phone: (209) 385-7548

3500 North Apron Ave
Atwater, CA 95301

Merced County Fire Department
Phone: (209) 385-7344

3500 North Apron Avenue
Atwater, CA 95301

CAL FIRE – Mariposa/Madera/Merced Unit (MMU)

Phone: (209) 966-3622

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