Becoming Firewise

Why do you want your community to be a Firewise USA community? You have seen in our newsletters much discussion about becoming Firewise recognized. So, what are the benefits to you and your community, and what do you need to do in order to secure those benefits? Proactive measures can significantly mitigate wildfire danger. One […]

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Oak Park Fire Safe Council July Update

One of the best ways to deal with California’s current homeowners insurance problem (as evidenced by the cancellation letters many Oak Park residents have begun to receive), is to become a Firewise USA Community. Insurers recognize these community programs as well as work done on individual homes. You can go to our website at Firewise-Wildfire

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Oak Park Fire Safe Council June Update

We have had many residents share with us their stories of insurance cancellation letters. This problem is very real right now, and engaging us for a free Home Wildfire Assessment and becoming part of a Firewise Community are two good ways we can fight back. Here is what we did in May to address the

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Oak Park Fire Safe Council May Update

April was another big month for us as our second and third HOAs, Canyon Cove and Country Meadows, received Firewise USA recognition. That new recognition leads off the following list of major activities and accomplishments in April: Two more Oak Park communities received Firewise recognition from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Canyon Cove and

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Oak Park Fire Safe Council April Update

March was a huge month for us as our first HOA, Country Glen, received Firewise USA recognition. There was a lot more, including the following major activities and accomplishments in February: Our first Firewise USA community was recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).  Country Glen HOA achieved its new Firewise status, the first

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Oak Park Fire Safe Council March Update

February’s council agenda focused on further developing the projects identified in our January Strategic Planning Session, including the following major activities: We held a first annual Firewise meeting for three of our homeowners Associations in Oak Park: Canyon Cove, Country Glen and Country Meadows. At this session we overviewed the next steps with Firewise and

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CERT Training

OAK PARK COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING WHAT: CERT In-Person Course – Oak Park WHEN: Monday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pmStart Date: April 08, 2024End Date: May 13, 2024 WHERE:Oak Park High School Room G-9899 N. Kanan Rd. Oak Park, CA 91377 CERT Training is a hybrid program combining an independent online curriculum with

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Media Creek Mitigation

Medea Creek Wildfire Brush Mitigation

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (RSRPD) was just awarded a grant by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to enhance the defensible space along Medea Creek. These open-space riparian areas are wholly owned and maintained by RSRPD.  Ventura County Fire Department’s Fire Hazard Reduction Program and Home Ignition Zone guidelines call for mitigation of

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