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 Cruz 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.
| Chipper Program | Visit the Conservation District of Santa Cruz County to learn about their No-Cost Chipping Program and their Neighborhood Chipping Reimbursement Program.
Contact (831) 464-2950 or info@rcdsantacruz.org for more information. |
| Landowner Assistance Request | The Fire Safe Council of Santa Cruz County has on online assistance request form. Send the information about your project/neighborhood and as funding becomes available they will contact you. |
| Home Advisory/Ignition Zone Inspections | Schedule a free property inspection to receive feedback and recommendations for improving your defensible space and home wildfire resilience. |
| ReCoverCA Owner-Occupied Mitigation (OOM) Grant | Eligible Home Hardening & Mitigation Costs Include: • Debris clearance, demolition, landscaping, repairs, etc. that increase the level of protection from future wildfires and disasters. • Defensible Space and Home Hardening activities that increase resilience and reduce or eliminate long-term risks and impacts of future disasters. • Activities that assist in bringing a home and property up to code with Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) standards. If you have questions regarding the ReCoverCA OOM Grant, call ReCoverCA at (916) 202-1764 or email ReCoverCA@hcd.ca.gov. |
View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.
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Santa Cruz County Fire Safe Council
Phone: (831) 464-2950 820 Bay Avenue |
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Bonny Doon Fire Safe Council Phone: (831) 515-8389 6690 Bonny Doon Road |
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South Skyline Fire Safe Council
Email: SouthSkylineFiresafe@gmail.com 324 Skyline Boulevard |
| Las Cumbres Fire Safe Committee
Phone: (408) 395-9955 19163 Old Vineyard Road |
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. Alba Road – Ben Lomond |
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Central Fire District CERT
Phone: (831) 685-6698 |
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Santa Cruz County CERT |
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Bonny Doon CERT
Contact: Erica Hays, communication liaison |
View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and assistance.
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Santa Cruz County Fire Department
Phone: (831) 335-5353 6059 Highway 9 |
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Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County Phone: (831) 479-6842 930 17th Avenue |
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CAL FIRE CZU – San Mateo/Santa Cruz Unit
Phone: (408) 779-2121 6059 Highway 9 |
