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Trinity County

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 Trinity 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.

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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.

Community Chipping Days Vegetation chipping service to help with defensible space management.

Contact: info@tcrcd.net

Wildland Fire Assessment Program Free home assessment to provide recommendations and tips for creating defensible space, Firewise landscaping, home hardening, and/or emergency preparedness.

Contact: Miles Raymond, mraymond@tcrcd.net, (530) 623-6004

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.


Trinity County Fire Safe Council | Weaverville CA Trinity County Fire Safe Council

Contact: Skylar Fisher
sfisher@tcrcd.net
(530) 623-6004-Ex 214

Start a New Fire Safe Council - California Fire Safe Council Hyampom Fire Safe Council

Contact: Larry Winter
lwinter01@gmail.com

Firewise Banner - Residents Reducing Wildfire Risks
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.


Big Bar & Big Flat – Junction City
Burnt Ranch
Coffee Creek
– Trinity Center
Douglas City
Hawkins Bar
– Salyer
Hayfork
Hyampom
Junction City
Lewiston
Mad River
Post Mountain
– Hayfork
Salyer
Trinity Center
Weaverville
– Lewiston
Wildfire Preparedness

View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.

Listos California Disaster Ready Guide

Local Fire Departments and Government Agencies

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

 

Trinity County Office of Emergency Services

Contact:
oes@trinitycounty.org
(530) 623-1116

 

Weaverville Fire Department | Weaverville CA Weaverville Fire Department

Contact:
wfdclerk@wfdca.org
(530) 623-6156

Hayfork Fire Department

Contact:
info@hayforkfire.org
(530) 628-5126

 

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