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San Benito 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 San Benito 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.

Prescribed Burning Property Assessment Free site visits to assess whether a prescribed burn would effectively reduce your property’s wildfire risk level.

Contact: Visit website or call:
888-336-1389
775-895-9143

Openlands Stewardship Plan (OSP) The OSP is a collaborative management tool to help Santa Lucia Preserve landowners implement site-specific habitat restoration and create ecological resilience in the Openlands.

Contact: Breanna Rodgers, Restoration Manager
brodgers@slconservancy.org
(831) 392-5392

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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San Benito Fire Safe Council

Contact: Bob Connolly
sanbenitofiresafecouncil@gmail.com
(831) 801-3106

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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.


Rancho Aromitas – Aromas
Rancho Larios Homeowner Association – San Juan Bautista
San Juan Canyon – San Juan Bautista
San Benito CERT

Contact: Kevin O’Neil
koneill@cosb.us
OES@sanbenitocountyca.gov

831-636-4168

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.

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San Benito Office of Emergency Services

Contact:
oes@sanbenitocountyca.gov
(831) 636-4168
471 4th St.
Hollister, CA 95023-3840

Hollister Fire Department | Hollister CA Hollister Fire Department

Contact:
hfdinfo@hollister.ca.gov
(831) 636-4325
110 Fifth Street,
Hollister, CA

CAL FIRE BEU CALFIRE San Benito-Monterey

Contact:
BEU.ResourceManagement@fire.ca.gov

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