Starting in the aftermath of the 2003 Cedar Fire, San Diego County has been at the forefront of County supported mitigation programs. San Diego County is currently participating in the California Wildfire Mitigation Program, a pilot program of CAL OES and CAL FIRE. This program is funded in part by FEMA to support California homeowners with protecting their property from wildfire damage through defensible space and home retrofitting. San Diego County was prioritized as a potential demonstration county after conducting a state-wide analysis of areas with high wildfire risk and high social vulnerability at the parcel and census-tract level. Fire risk, climate change, and census data were included in the analysis. Mitigation actions are at the heart of community led initiatives, the County being home to 43 community fire safe councils, more than any other county in California.
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 Diego 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.
| California Wildfire Mitigation Program – Home Hardening Initiative | The California Wildfire Mitigation Program is a pilot program of CalOES and CalFire, funded in part by FEMA to support California homeowners with protecting their property from wildfire damage through defensible space and home retrofitting.
The communities that have been selected in San Diego County to pilot the California Wildfire Mitigation Program over the next three years are Dulzura (Summer 2022), Potrero (Fall 2023), and Campo (Fall 2024). Currently the California Wildfire Mitigation grant program is only accepting applications from the community of Dulzura. Dulzura applicants, please apply here: wildfiremitigation.caloes.ca.gov |
| Sunrise Powerlink Fire Mitigation Grants Program | The grants are available to eligible homeowners located in a focused area near the Sunrise transmission line corridor. The program will distribute funds to qualified homeowners to conduct approved defensible space, structure hardening, priority vents and community protection.
For more information, click the link to visit the Sunrise Powerlink website. |
| Chipper Program | Visit the Fire Safe Council of San Diego’s website to learn about the no-cost chipping program for residents in high fire risk properties.
Contact Chris Kelly at 619-562-0096 or chris.kelly@rcdsandiego.org for more information. |
| Home Assessment Program | The Home Assessment Program provides free, educational home assessments for San Diego County residents to assist homeowners with understanding defensible space and home hardening principles, and taking action to improve their homes to meet wildfire resilience goals.
To apply, contact the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County at info@rcdsandiego.org or call 619-562-0096. |
| Defensible Space Assistance Program | Individuals homeowners that need assistance to create defensible space, and are not able to do so because of physical, economic or other barriers, can apply to the Defensible Space Assistance Program (DSAP).
To apply, contact the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County at info@rcdsandiego.org or call 619-562-0096. |
View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities. San Diego County has over 40 Fire Safe Councils under the umbrella of the San Diego County Fire Safe Council. There are also 30 CERT programs in the county! Get involved with a local organization to help protect your community and get informed up community mitigation events.
San Diego County Fire Safe Council
Phone: (619) 562-0096
Email: info@rcdsandiego.org
11769 Waterhill Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
Click the map to view an interactive map showing the current 43 fire safe councils in San Diego County. Map funded by the Department of Conservation and administered by the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego.
 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. Alpine SD – Alpine |
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San Diego VOAD
Email: valerie@uphelp.org |
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San Diego County CERT
Click the link above to visit the San Diego County CERT website to view contact information for all San Diego County CERT programs. |
View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities. San Diego County has over 40 Fire Safe Councils under the umbrella of the San Diego County Fire Safe Council. There are also 30 CERT programs in the county! Get involved with a local organization to help protect your community and get informed up community mitigation events.
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
San Diego County Office of Emergency Services
Phone: (858) 565-3490
Email: oes@sdcounty.ca.gov
5580 Overland Avenue
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92123
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San Diego County Fire
Phone: (858) 974-5999 5560 Overland Avenue |
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CALFIRE – San Diego Unit (SDU)
Phone: (619) 590-3100 2249 Jamacha Road |
