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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 Mateo 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 RESOURCES

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.

Chipper Program Click the link to view the Fire Safe San Mateo chipper program schedule and additional information.
Fire Safe San Mateo Available Grants Visit the Fire Safe San Mateo website for a list of available grants to improve the resiliency of your homes and community.
Woodside Home Assessments Woodside Fire Protection District offers a detailed free home assessment of residential properties in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). This program provides the basis of specific requirements and recommendations for the property owner to reduce their home ignition potential.

Visit the website, contact 650-851-1594 or email info@woodsidefire.org to schedule an assessment
Los Trancos & Vista Verde Home Hardening and Defensible Fire Safety Incentive Program Apply for monetary reimbursements on approved home hardening and defensible space upgrades. Requires a home assessment visit (see above).

Contact 650-851-1594 or email info@woodsidefire.org to schedule an assessment and learn more about the incentive program.
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.
San Mateo County Fire Safe Council

Phone: (650) 740-9883
Email: DEnea@woodsidefire.org

808 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
South Skyline FSC South Skyline Fire Safe Council

Phone: (408) 867-3205
Email: ssfsc.treasurer@gmail.com

324 Skyline Boulevard
La Honda, CA 94020
San Francisco Peninsula FSC San Francisco Peninsula Fire Safe Council

Phone: (650) 867-5779
Email: CWPosse@gmail.com

1590 Higgins Canyon Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94020
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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San Mateo County Disaster Directory

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Local Emergency Resources

Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.

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San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management

Phone: (650) 363-4790
Email: dem_info@smcgov.org

501 Winslow Street
Redwood City, CA 94063

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