Fire Adapted Communities

The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities (FAC) is a program designed to help residents and visitors prepare for wildfire. This multi-agency and community collaboration helps residents take individual action to collectively reduce their neighborhood’s risk

from wildfire.

This year, we're looking forward to more wildfire education events than ever! The

Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities and local Fire Districts are in their communities sharing resources and updates on the Basin's wildfire prevention programs.

Check out some photos from the most recent wildfire community events!

Wildfire Preparedness Week

Mon. May 5th - Sat. May 10th

Starting on May 5th, 2025, we are celebrating California's Wildfire Preparedness Week with a series of free wildfire education events happening all around Lake Tahoe.

See the schedule of events below and find one near you to chat with local wildfire experts about Defensible Space, Home Hardening, wildfire prevention, and Fire Adapted Communities!

Monday 5/5, 6:30-7:30pm - South Lake Brewing

Tuesday 5/6, 11am-1pm - South Tahoe Library

Wednesday 5/7, 8-10am - Noel's Coffee & Apothecary

Wednesday 5/7, 9:30-11:30am - El Dicho Coffee

Wednesday 5/7, 3-5pm - Waterman's Coffee Shop

Wednesday 5/7, 4:30-6:30pm - South of North Brewing

Thursday 5/8, 8-10am - Tahoma Market & Deli

Thursday 5/8, 12-12:30pm - Tahoe Paradise Park

Thursday 5/8, 2:30-4pm - Tree House Cafe

Friday 5/9, 8-10am - Clyde's Coffee

Friday 5/9, 9-11am - Cuppa Tahoe

Friday 5/9, 1-3pm - Freel Perk

Friday 5/9, 4:30-6:30pm - The Hangar

Saturday 5/10, 8-10am - Drink Coffee Do Stuff, Incline

Saturday 5/10, 1-3pm - Tahoe House Bakery

✨ We are working with 10 groups to become Firewise! ✨

Tahoe's Fire Adapted Communities have been meeting with representatives from local Fire Districts to start mobilizing a new season of wildfire resilience projects within their own neighborhoods.

Check out some photos from our recent meetings and follow the button below to find out how to get involved in your neck of the woods!

Last month, the Fire Adapted Nevada Summit (above) brought together

agencies, nonprofits, fire departments,

and community leaders to discuss fire adaptation pathways in Nevada. Panel discussions and interactive workshops engaged over 200 attendees on

wildfire resiliency!

Kelsey is a passionate environmentalist and engagement specialist with experience in ecological research, outdoor education, sports and recreation, capacity building, and the arts. Originally from southern Wisconsin, they're a recent transplant to South Lake Tahoe and are excited to jump into the inspiring network of conservation projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Did You Know?

Spring is the perfect time to start creating

Defensible Space around your home.

Once the snow melts, raking up last year's leaf

litter in the Ember Resistant Zone (0-5ft) and the

Lean, Clean & Green Zone (5-30ft) can help keep

your home safer.

In addition, removing dead plants and any other types of

flammable material is crucial.

The goal is to limit the dry fuel embers could ignite

if (and when) wildfire gets close.

Home Hardening is preparing your home itself for the real possibility of embers from a nearby fire.

Experts agree that pairing Defensible Space and Home Hardening greatly increases your home's chance of surviving the next wildfire.

Taking these steps can also result in discounts on home insurance by making the property more fire adapted.

Check out the free online guide below to make your home and neighborhood safer!

Tahoe's neighborhood Chipping Services are funded through the Bureau of Land Management.

Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities

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