At Allied Disaster Defense, their mission is to promote the most effective ways to strengthen properties and communities to reduce their wildfire risk and create a safer place to live. Allied offers services for Home Hardening retrofits with ember resistant vents and gutter guards, wildfire defense solutions, Fire Retardant solutions, fire pump pool systems, and smoke damage cleanups.

Brokaw Ranch Company is committed to cultivating the land and premium fruit in Ventura and Monterey Counties! The passion for growing avocado and subtropical fruit runs in the family. Brokaw Ranch Company is a multi-generational agricultural family business that honors the legacy of its founders, Hank and Ellen Brokaw, by achieving excellence and success with innovation, integrity, and leadership.

The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency preserves, protects, and manages open space resources in the Conejo Valley. COSCA's open space system is a refuge from urbanization. It's a resource that appreciates in value for both people and wildlife as time goes on. There are 15,334 acres of protected open space within Thousand Oaks' city limits and planning area.

As wildfire become a more prevalent issue in our state, Ventura County communities are making sure they don't get left behind in wildfire preparedness efforts. Golden Oaks Mobile Home Park in Ojai and the Tree Top Lane neighborhoods have received their Firewise USA recognition this past week! Congratulations! We hope more neighborhoods follow their footsteps in preparing their neighborhoods for wildfire.

Hot Topic: Community lowers fire risk, receives recognition

"Residents of a Thousand Oaks neighborhood have come together to lower their wildfire risk. In so doing, the Los Robles Estates Homeowners Association has become a nationally recognized Firewise USA community."

Learn about wildfire resilience efforts and resources in your community while you walk along Ventura’s first large-scale nature preserve!

Local partners will be stationed at the trailhead from 3PM to 5PM to share resources and information, while a guided hike will start promptly at 3:30PM. Leaders on the guided hike will share about what local organizations and fire agencies are doing to prepare for wildfire in Ventura County, and also what residents can do to prepare.

GUIDED HIKE HAS LIMITED SPACES, RSVP TODAY!

We are so happy to announce the newest addition to the VRFSC Team! Meet our new Program Assistant, Alexia Mendoza!

Alexia has a wide range of fire science knowledge and we are so lucky to have her on board!

Read her full bio on our website here!

Southern California Edison (SCE) is considers Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) for some portions of Ventura County within Very High and High FHSZs on days when the County announces Red Flag Warning Days.

There is a 30% potential for Red Flag Warnings lasting through this weekend. 1st Red Flag Warning scheduled from 3am - 6pm Thursday for East Ventura County and Valleys.

Read the NOAA forecast discussion here.

To learn how to prepare for a potential wildfire, visit: readyventuracounty.org

For information on where these zones are located, and who they may affect, the most up-to-date information can be found here.

Resources and Support for Customers with Access and Functional Needs: SCE offers resources and support to serve the diverse needs of our customers during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) outages. Visit www.sce.com/afn

Stay safe, Ventura County!

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.