California Governor Gavin Newsom, right, surveys damage in Pacific Palisades with CalFire’s Nick Schuler during the Palisades Fire on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Pacific Palisades, CA. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Fireproofing homes may be worth the cost Fireproofing your home in California is now a necessity to stave off devastating losses

Message From the Oak Park Fire Safe Council  As we reflect on the recent devastation that swept through Los Angeles and Ventura County cities and towns, it’s important to remember that this tragedy will affect those impacted by the January fires for years to come. We’d like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all the

The following are our accomplishments in 2024, with the help of many partners and community residents. Thanks to all of you Oak Park residents who are making our community safer. Firewise The first Firewise communities signed up in Oak Park include Canyon Cove, Country Glen, Country Meadows II, Morrison/Sutton, Regency/Chambord. Congratulations to all of these communities

On October 5 we hosted, along with the Ventura County Supervisor and the Ventura County Fire Department, an open house at Fire Station 36. This was a really fun family event similar to last year’s successful event. Approximately 350 residents attended. Some of the fun things that happened were: Fire trucks for kids to sit

Before the rainy season is wildfire season. The Oak Park Fire Safe Council wants you to do some basic things to your home that can make a difference in keeping you and your family safer from wildfires. 5 Things you can do TODAY to prepare for this year’s fire season: Clear your rain gutters Remove

Here are our major activities and accomplishments in October: Firewise Morrison Sutton and Regency Chambord are the most recent HOAs to receive Firewise USA recognition. This makes five Oak Park communities to receive such recognition. Congratulations to our friends at Morrison Sutton and Regency Chambord. Special thanks to Community Leaders Ruth Rose and Kevin Yang

Come out and have some fun! The ice cream truck will be there between Noon and 2 pm. Meet your elected official, fire personnel and more! Share concerns about your community and learn about safety resources. Hands-on activities for kids including touch a truck and fire station tours. Meet your local clearance goats (yes, goats!).

DSpace is not Deep Space – DSpace means defensible space! Embers, not the main firefront, are the leading cause of home ignitions during a wildfire. The DSpace around your home offers you practical ways to protect your home from wildfire. Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area. Adequate defensible space acts as

This month our focus is the October 5th Open House at Firestation #36 from 11-3pm. Here are our major activities and accomplishments in September: Firewise Vents have been ordered pursuant to Canyon Cove’s $1,500 grant for dryer vent replacement. Country Meadows HOA had Blaze Blockers do a presentation of ways to protect their homes, and