The Plumas County Fire Safe Council reminds the community that its Fire Safe Home Visit Program is available between the months of April and November.
Through this program, the Fire Safe Council offers no-cost consultations to help residents create a more fire-prepared property. Home visits are conducted by trained Fire Safe Council staff and volunteer Plumas County residents. These peer-to-peer consultations are intended to uphold a spirit of open, fire-safe communication between Plumas residents; the Fire Safe Council says the program is in no way meant to “inspect” or “assess” homes.
After a home visit, residents will have private access to an online, interactive report tailored to their property. The report is designed to help residents understand potential fire hazards and offer resources accordingly. Reports include a map of exact points on a property that can be improved, with supporting pictures. Residents can check off each potential improvement as they work to reduce risk on their property.
The resident report is completely confidential, says the Fire Safe Council, and will never be shared with any third parties. Reports consist only of recommendations, so action from landowners is never enforced or required. Sample report pages are available to view online.
Since its inception in 2022, the Fire Safe Home Visit Program has helped landowners identify over 1,000 hazards on private lands in Plumas County, each of which have been met with resources and Fire Safe Council support to be resolved, report organizers.
Those interested in a no-cost fire safe home visit are invited to fill out the application. Fire Safe Council staff will reach out to schedule a day/time that works best for the applicant’s schedule.
Information provided by Plumas County Fire Safe Council
