FIRE SAFE San Mateo News
14 April 2021
At April's Fire Safe Council Meeting, there were two presentations, which were recorded and are available for download below. Paul Hessburg, Ph.D., Research Ecologist, USDA-FS Our wildfire problem; How we got here and What we can do abou...
19 March 2021
There will be an informational meeting for the Prescribed Burn Project planned for San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) land. The meeting will be Wednesday, March 24, 7pm-8pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85223632957?pwd=bGdKTDM2K3dkKzV2Y1hZ...
12 March 2021
SJSU Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center is hosting a Fire Weather Workshop, April 8-9, 2021 This year, the workship will have an extended speaker list of colleagues and partners from across the world to provide an international perspective on...
11 March 2021
Presentation: Changes in fire risk for climate change in San Mateo County. Isabel Pares Ramos, San Mateo Office of Sustainability and LeRoy Westerling, UC Merced link to video here...
Evacuation Preparedness
Recent wildfires reinforce the importance of preparedness. When a wildfire strikes, seconds count. If you live in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), you must be prepared to evacuate at all times during fire-season. Follow our simple guide to help San Mateo residents prepare for and safely evacuate.
Home Hardening
Your home's first line of defense against an approaching wildfire. At least 100' of Defensible Space is required by law to help slow or stop the spread of wildfire, protecting your home from direct flame contact and radiant heat, and catching or redirecting wind blown embers.
Defensible Space
Your home's first line of defense against an approaching wildfire. At least 100' of Defensible Space is required by law to help slow or stop the spread of wildfire, protecting your home from direct flame contact and radiant heat, and catching or redirecting wind blown embers.
Living With Fire
FIRE SAFE San Mateo County publishes the excellent "Living With Fire in San Mateo County" as a valuable resource for homeowners. Updated in 2016, this magazine style resource is available in PDF and print formats.
Projects
FIRE SAFE San Mateo County conducts a variety of local projects with grant and local funding, to provide education and fuel reduction to every San Mateo community.
