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Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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.

California Wildfire Mitigation Home Hardening Program A state home hardening initiative to retrofit, harden, and create defensible space for homes at high risk to wildfires, focusing on high socially-vulnerable communities and providing financial assistance for low- and moderate-income households.

Contact cwmp@co.tuolumne.ca.us for more information.

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.


Tuolumne County Fire Safe Council

Contact: Mike Olenchalk
Phone: (209) 743-9849

Email: info@tuolumnefiresafe.org

Yosemite Foothills Fire Safe Council

Contact: Rick Whybara
YFFSCouncil@gmail.com
(209) 962-7610

 

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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Local Fire Departments and Government Agencies

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

Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services

Contact: Dore Bietz, OES Assistant Director
Phone: (209) 533-6395
Email: oes@co.tuolumne.ca.us

48 W. Yaney, 4th Floor, Sonora, CA 95370

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