Fire Wise is Fire Safe
A Guide to Help
Nevada County Residents
Create Defensible Space and
Prepare for the Next Wildfire
in Our Community
By: The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County
Our vision is a county where we are prepared for a catastrophic fire. We will have homes that have defensible space, adequate access and evacuation routes identified, response plans that citizens and responders know, fuel breaks at strategic points, and communication among agencies. The outcome will be that most of us will keep our homes, we will look around and see the damage, but not the blackened devastation catastrophic fires create. Our community will still attract visitors and pride, and no one will die while escaping with their loved ones. These are important goals and real concerns, that will take a cooperative effort with many people and players to convert this vision into reality.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter One: Introduction
Fire History of Nevada County
Nevada County Fire Risk
Fuel Reduction Methods
Chapter 2: Defensible Space Concepts
What is Defensible Space?
Public Resources Code 2491
Creating Defensible Space
Maintaining Your Defensible Space
Defensible House
Plan Your Defensible House
Chapter 3: Fire Wise Landscaping
Fire Wise Landscaping Concepts
Chapter 4: Preparing for an Approaching Wildfire
Pre-Fire Planning
Emergency Preparedness Kit
What To Do When a Wildfire is Approaching
During the Fire
Chapter 5: After the Fire Passes
What To Do After the Fire
Helping Children Cope
APPENDICES
Glossary
Organizing Your Neighborhood
Proper Tree Pruning and Removal Methods
Hiring a Vegetative Management Service
Resourse List
Pet Evacuation and Animal Rescue
Acknowledgements
