Below you will find local preparedness programs, grants and resources to help you make home / property improvements and reduce risk in your community. Scroll down to access grants and resources for San Francisco 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.
| ESS (Earthquake Soft Story) Retrofit Grant | The California Residential Mitigation Program offers an ESS retrofit grant for homeowners whose house was built prior to 2000, and has a one-story living space over the garage, also known as “soft story.” A grant of up to $13,000 is available through the ESS program. |
| SF72: San Francisco’s Emergency Preparedness Hub
Email: sf72@sfgov.org |
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San Francisco NERT (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team)
Email: sffdnert@sfgov.org 2310 Folsom Street, |
SFCARD is a nonprofit in service to community and faith-based organizations offering disaster planning education and consulting services. www.sfcard.org |
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San Francisco VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster)
Contact: Donna Login, SF VOAD Chair |
 Fire Safe Councils are community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes and communities from wildfire. |
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| We are unaware of any Fire Safe Councils or Firewise Communities in San Francisco 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. | |
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
San Francisco Department of Emergency Management
Phone: (415) 558-3800
1011 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
