SEPTEMBER, 2023

Latest Updates from

Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council

How are you staying prepared?

Fellow Ventura County residents, as we are passing through these summer months and getting ready for fall, fuel moisture has also dipped down towards a critical dry spell. How are you staying prepared and wildfire-ready?

  • Hardening your Home
  • Cutting back dry brush (fuel)
  • Preventing ladder fuels
  • Clearing your roof and gutters
  • Keeping flammable materials away from the first 5ft around your home
  • Signing up for a home wildfire assessment
  • Attending a wildfire workshop
  • Creating an evacuation plan for you and your family
Learn more here!

Have you had your house assessed for wildfire risks?

Make an appointment with us today!

Book your Home Wildfire Assessment Here!

Upcoming Events

Wildfire Expo: September 19th!

The Ventura County Wildfire Collaborative has put together an Expo for residents of the Santa Clara Valley to learn about all of the wildfire and emergency services related resources are available for the community. There will be speakers, demonstrations, and opportunities for residents to have their questions answered. This event is available for all ages to learn about emergency safety preparedness. Please join us on September 19th, from 5:30-7:30 at the Community Center in Santa Paula!


LEARN MORE HERE

October 24-26th at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library


This three-day exchange will bring together a diverse community of wildfire practitioners to focus on understanding, preventing, and recovering from wildfires.

LEARN MORE HERE!

Sponsorship Opportunities are Still Available!


Come celebrate with us and help us create a Fire Safe Ventura County! Refreshments, raffle prizes, and a silent auction will take place in the main hall behind the bar. We look forward to meeting you and sharing a drink while we talk about our impact around the county.


First round is on us!

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Thank you to current Annual Event Sponsors:

Sponsorship Opportunities Are Still Available!

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Firewise USA

ARTICLE- Reducing Risk, Raising Resiliency: The Firewise USA program aims to help neighborhoods prepare for and withstand wildfires


“This is the best kind of public safety right here. Neighbors coming together, being interested and engaged, neighbors helping neighbors,” Ayub said. “We’re in an area that’s prone to natural disaster and so I’m very supportive of this type of grassroots effort. And I really hope it gains traction and is a fixture in this community and is an example for other neighborhoods throughout the city and region.”


-Ventura City Manager Bill Ayub

Read the Article Here

Partner Highlights & Other Announcements

SCE Wildfire Mitigation Efforts

SCE has officially launched its first Access & Functional Needs (AFN) Self Identification Survey in High Fire Risk Areas to better understand your household’s energy needs. If you or someone in your home has a disability or other AFN, especially if they use a medical device, be sure to complete this survey here.



Lastly, learn about SCE's vegetation management programs and policies to see if they can help you reduce your wildfire risk in your neighborhood. Visit sce.com/safety/power-lines to learn more.


To learn more about SCE's AFN programs, click the image below:

Give Back for a Bigger Impact

Please consider a contribution to our organization so that we can continue providing free services to the community and prepare as much of Ventura County as possible for impending wildfire. We are not safe until all of our communities and neighborhoods are safe. There are many homeowners and communities in Ventura County who simply cannot afford to do the work themselves; it is crucial for all of us to be able to help those less fortunate. Your support will allow us to continue providing free assessments, chipping services, brush clearance, educational workshops, and so much more. We do not take this responsibility lightly and thank you for entrusting us with your support.


VRFSC is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization and your contribution is tax deductible. 

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