About Tahoma Grid Firewise
We are neighbors working together to protect our community from wildfires. The name of our Firewise community is “Tahoma Grid.”
Joining is Simple and FREE
✓ CHeck to see if you’re within the geographic boundaries (see below)
✓ SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE (participation is voluntary)
✓THE MINIMUM COMMITMENT IS 1 HOUR PER YEAR (OR EQUIVALENT MONETARY VALUE)*
*effort beyond the minimum is strongly encouraged
Participation Expectations
✓ CONDUCT hazard reduction and home hardening at your property (see below and the resources page to learn more)
✓ report your hours and money spent
✓ TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, ENCOURAGE THEM TO PARTICIPATE.*
*the more participants we have, the safer our community will be
Tahoma Grid Firewise Geographic Boundaries
Check the map to see if your property is within the boundaries. Note, the Firewise Community extends beyond the Tahoe Cedars Property Owners Association “Grid.”
Understanding hazard reduction and home hardening
What is hazard reduction?
Hazard reduction involves moving flammable items away from your dwelling unit and/or removing them from your property. Examples include removing pine needles and leaf litter from roof and around dwelling, removing dead trees or tree limbs, removing flammable items from under decks and porches, etc.
What is home hardening?
Home hardening is replacing combustible materials with noncombustible materials on your home. Examples include installing screening on vents, adding fire-resistant siding, replacement of wood fencing attached to the house with non-combustible materials, replacing missing shingles or fully replacing roof, etc.
Why are hazard reduction and home hardening important?
When considering your home’s “ignition risk,” it can be helpful to think about the area around your home, or “home ignition zone.” This includes your home at the center and everything within 100 feet (or 30 meters). A home’s ignition risk is determined by its immediate surroundings and the materials used for its construction. Conducting hazard reduction and home hardening reduces the ignition risk.
Learn more
See more specific examples of actions that count as hazard reduction and home hardening on our Resources Page.
Costs and Benfits
Benefit
Disposal
Firewise participants are eligible to participate in a free green waste dumpster day each year.
Benefit
Education
Learn about ways to reduce the ignition risk at your property through online resources and in person educational events.
Benefit
Safety
Reduce the ignition risk at your property to mitigate the risks of wildfire and increase the safety of your family and home.
Benefit
Community
Work together with your neighbors to create a sense of community while improving safety for the whole neighborhood.
Benefit
Discounts
Possible discounts on the CA Fair Plan (check with your insurance company to confirm eligibility).
Cost
Time
The commitment is one hour per year (or equivalent monetary value) plus recording your effort (about 5 min).
Join the Tahoma Grid Firewise Program to Enhance Community Safety Today!
Participate in our initiatives to learn about fire safety and protect your home and community from wildfires. Together, we can make a difference!