December 2024 Newsletter

#GivingTuesday

This #GivingTuesday, consider supporting wildfire preparedness and prevention in YOUR community. Your donation provides direct support for community programs and services in Ventura County.


Please Donate at VenturaFireSafe.org/Donate

Join the Fire Departments of Ventura County and ABC7 in celebrating the 32nd year of the Spark of Love Toy Drive, the largest community toy drive in the nation. Year after year, your local firefighters have been collecting donations for distribution to Ventura County children and teens in need of a happier holiday experience.


Local firefighters collect new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for underserved children and teens in Ventura County. We are once again supporting Food Share. Dedicated to leading the fight against hunger in Ventura County, Food Share provides boxes of food to families served thru this year's toy drive. Drop off non-perishable food and toys at any location. All donations stay within the community.

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Latest Update on Mountain Fire

2024 California Wildfires – Insurance Claim and Recovery Help

Through the Roadmap to Recovery® program, you can access free, trustworthy help navigating the process of returning to a wildfire damaged area, repairing and replacing damaged and destroyed property, and collecting all available insurance funds. We recommend watching the Wildfire Recovery Orientation at the website by clicking the button below.

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Happening this month

The LAST Firewise workshop for the year is happening on Friday, December 13th at 1PM! Do not miss this workshop as we will be announcing any updates with the Firewise Program and looking ahead to next year!

This month's topic: Beyond Firewise Recognition


Guest speakers Ben Rode and Nancy O'Rode, from the Ondulando Firewise Neighborhood, will touch on sustaining Firewise recognition, and what challenges and successes they have encountered.

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Find past workshops on YouTube!

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Announcements

Chipper Program Update!


We have updated our form for requests regarding our Chipper Program. The button below is what you will see on our website. Please fill this out if you are interested in a Chipper event for your neighborhood! While we do not have any immediate timelines, we will reach out when opportunities become available.

Firewise Program Update!


We have increased the amount for Firewise Neighborhoods to apply for funding to $1,750!

Only Resident Leaders may apply. If you have already received funding from us, you may apply again! Applications are open to receive small-scale funding of up to $1,750 for projects identified in your community's 3 Year Action Plan. Submit applications by January 31st, 2025.

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