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 Santa Clara 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.
| Free Property Inspections | Wildfire Preparedness Inspections are designed to assist property owners in determining what can be done to their property to minimize fire hazards and maximize fire resistance.
If you live in a hillside community within Santa Clara County Fire’s jurisdiction and would like a free property inspection, contact the Fire Prevention Division at (408) 378-4010. |
| Chipper Program | The Santa Clara Fire Safe Council offers free chipping services to help residents clear debris created by defensible space clearing.
Visit the website or email dschip@sccfiresafe.org for more information. |
| Home Ignition Zone Inspection | The Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council offers Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) assessments for individual homeowners. A trained representative from the Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council will come to your home and walk your property with you for 60 minutes. They will review defensible space and home hardening principles and make recommendations for your property. Request an inspection on the webpage linked here. |
| Saratoga Hazardous Tree Removal Program | Apply to receive up to 50% or $1,000 reimbursement for the removal of certain hazardous dead trees from your property.
Click here for the program application. |
| Large Animal Evacuation | Visit the County of Santa Clara Large Animal Evacuation Team website before an emergency arises for information. |
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Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council
Phone: (408) 975-9591 14380 Saratoga Avenue |
 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. Aldercroft Heights – Los Gatos |
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CADRE (Collaborating Agencies’ Disaster Relief Effort)
Phone: (408) 577-2175 2731 North First Street |
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Santa Clara County CERT Phone: (408) 378-4010 |
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
County of Santa Clara Office of Emergency Services
Phone: (408) 808-7800
55 West Younger Avenue
Suite 450
San Jose, CA 95110
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CAL FIRE – Santa Clara Unit
Phone: (408) 779-2121 15670 Monterey Street |
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Santa Clara County Fire Department Phone: (408) 378-4010 14700 Winchester Boulevard |
