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 Yuba 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.
Yuba County Fire Safe Council (FSC) Chipper Day Program | Chipping program to help residents create defensible space around occupied homes and reduce vegetation along access routes. Free for up to 3 hours of service
Contact: Allison Thomson, Executive Director |
Yuba FSC Wildfire Mitigation Review Program | This is a free program that provides an on-site review of your homes and property. The purpose of this review is to assess the homes current level of wildfire preparation and to make recommendations on actions that will reduce risk to wildfire.
Contact: programs@yubafiresafe.org |
Yuba FSC Defensible Space Cost Share Program | Up to 50% reimbursement cost (maximum $2000) of eligible defensible space improvements around homes
Contact: programs@yubafiresafe.org |
Yuba FSC Defensible Space Special Assistance Program | Program to assist low-income seniors and low-income disabled citizens in creating defensible space around their homes
Contact: Sandie@yubafiresafe.org, (530) 645-2236 |
Yuba FSC Reflective Address Safety Sign Program | Provides Yuba County residents with reflective address signs for your properties to increase visibility during emergency situations. $20 donations encouraged but not required when ordering.
Contact: programs@yubafiresafe.org |
Fire Safe Councils are community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes and communities from wildfire. |
Yuba Watershed Protection and Fire Safe Council
Contact: Allison Thomson, Executive Director |
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. |
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Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
Yuba County Office of Emergency Services
Contact:
(530) 749-7520 or (530) 749-7575
915 8th. Street, Marysville, CA 95901
Dobbins / Oregon House Fire District
Contact: Director Greg Holman
greg@renaissancewinery.com
(530) 692-2255
9150 Marysville Road, Oregon House, CA 95962