Provide Your Feedback – Take the Website Survey

Congratulations to all who are using the new website launched in November 2020. As of July 1st more than 68% of the membership has logged in at least once. Hopefully, the structure, features and functions of the site are helping members with information to make their DPA member experience a better one.

With the new site operational for 9 months, we are looking for feedback on the website experience. Will you take 5 minutes to let us know what you think?

Take the Survey:  DPA Website Survey – Summer 2021

Thank you in advance for your participation to improve our web site. We appreciate the feedback!

Stay safe and well,

Dollar Point Website Committee
Nate Walker – njwus@comcast.net
Cailin Jope – asstmanager@dollarpoint.org

Living With Fire Tahoe – Upcoming Education Events

Are you Firewise?  Check out these events sponsored by Living With Fire Tahoe.  Both have been added to the DPA Events Calendar.

https://www.dollarpoint.org/events/category/meetings/firewise-committee/list 

See each posted event link for details on how to register.

https://www.dollarpoint.org/event/living-with-fire-virtual-series-home-hardening-qa

https://www.dollarpoint.org/event/living-with-fire-virtual-series-prescribed-fire-in-tahoe-and-nevada

Defensible Space Cleanup – Do You Need Help?

Fire season is here!  Have you created a defensible space around your DPA home?  Looking to clear out that manzanita, old dead wood, needles and pine cones?  Perhaps the job looks too big for the family.  Several DPA members have hand success getting help from local contractors.  If you need help with defensible space cleanup, check out the following list:  Defensible Space – Contractors for Clean-Up

Be prepared for wildfire events.  See the DPA Fire Awareness page (https://www.dollarpoint.org/news-events/fire-awareness) for info on the following topics:

  • Sign-up for wildfire alerts
  • Defensible space checklist
  • Firewise donations
  • Firewise certificate
  • Past Firewise newsletters
  • …. and more…. 

Firewise – Thank You for Donations to Date

Many thanks to our members who made donations to fund our Firewise projects in 2021.  In the last 45 days we have received $1855.  This is significant progress to close the gap.

If you missed the announcement in February, please consider making a donation today.  

In 2020 the DPA Board made the dumpster days, hydrant painting and Firewise signage possible by allocating funding toward these projects to reduce fire risk in Dollar Point. For 2021 the DPA board has increased the Firewise funding allocation 70%. However, the amount will not meet the projected expenses for this year. The Board has asked that we request member donations and continue to apply for funding grants to help offset the increasing costs.

The Firewise committee is asking for donations to help fund 2021 Firewise projects that reduce wildfire risk to your home and DPA facilities. Please consider a $20, $50 or other amount to help keep Dollar Point fire safe.

See the Firewise Donation PDF for instructions on how to donate.

Many thanks from the Firewise Committee!

Stay Safe!

Firewise Landscaping Workshop for Homeowners

See the info below for the April 7th workshop.  The session will also be recorded and posted.  

Tahoe Living With Fire’s workshops are posted on YouTube. You will find the Home Retrofit Workshops here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCUwSiaORZ6KLkh7y194xbA/featured 

Living With Fire’s Workshops (UNR Extension) are posted on their website. The Firewise Landscaping workshop will likely be posted here:  https://www.livingwithfire.com/resources/living-with-fire-videos/  

Stay Safe!

 

Firewise Landscaping Workshop for Homeowners – Learn about recommended plants to reduce the wildfire threat.

Contact: Jamie Roice-Gomes, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Jamier@unr.edu

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Residents are invited to join a free virtual workshop to learn about landscaping to reduce the wildfire threat.

Hosted by the Living With Fire and Tahoe Living With Fire programs, with support from University of Nevada Reno, Extension, the workshop will feature presenter, Wendy Hanson Mazet, a certified arborist and Extension plant diagnostician. She will provide tips on which plants are recommended around the home to reduce the threat of wildfire.

Date: April 7th I 6:00 -7:30 PST

Pre-Register: http://bit.ly/FirewiseLandscaping

“Spring is a great time to create and maintain defensible space around your home,” said Jamie Roice-Gomes, Living With Fire Program manager. “Defensible space is the area between a home and an oncoming wildfire where the vegetation has been managed to reduce the wildfire threat. If firefighters are unavailable to defend the home, defensible space can increase the chances of a home’s survivability. Wendy’s extensive background in horticulture and arboriculture can help with plant selection around one’s home.”

The workshop is part of an online workshop series: “Living With Fire Virtual Series”. The online series covers presentations about landscaping, wildfire preparedness, prescribed fire and more.

For questions about the workshop contact: LWF@unr.edu.

Lake Tahoe fire districts provide free defensible space inspections and curbside chipping services to Tahoe residents. To learn more about these services and defensible space in your region, visit https://www.tahoelivingwithfire.com/get-informed/find-your-fire-district/ .

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About the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) consists of representatives of Tahoe Basin fire agencies, CAL FIRE, Nevada Division of Forestry and related state agencies, University of California and Nevada Cooperative Extensions, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the USDA Forest Service, conservation districts from both states, the California Tahoe Conservancy and the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board. Our Mission is to protect lives, property and the environment within the Lake Tahoe Basin from wildfire by implementing prioritized fuels reduction projects and engaging the public in becoming a Fire Adapted Community.

For more information, visit https://tahoe.livingwithfire.info/about/.

Firewise Certificate – For Member Use With Insurance Companies

Many members have ask for copies of the DPA Firewise Certificate to share with insurance companies.  The certificate demonstrates that our Dollar Point community is certified by Firewise USA in recognition of the community wide commitment to wildfire safety.

Download the certificate and share with your insurance company when requesting insurance renewal, discounts or a new policy.

The certificate is also posted on the Fire Awareness page.  

DPA Firewise Certificate

Fire Safety News Items and Info

Hi All,

Here are a few quick updates on Fire safety for all DPA members.

Tahoe fire agencies working to burn hazardous fuels around the Tahoe basin. See this article in the Sierra Sun for details on timing and process: https://www.sierrasun.com/news/tahoe-fire-agencies-working-to-burn-hazardous-fuels-around-basin/

Looking for more info on home hardening against wildfires. See the following video: Home Hardening and Wildfire Catastrophe Modeling (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYKsZjQY5Lo) . Best segments are from 22:45-34:45 and 47:00-55:10.

Firewise will impact California insurance rates with your help. Please send your comments to Alex Stone at the CA Department of Insurance. See the March 13 email newsletter for details on how to provide comments and support. The California Department of Insurance has postponed the March 30 public discussion. See the notice issued below.

Stay Safe and Healthy.

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March 24, 2021

POSTPONEMENT OF PRENOTICE PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS ON MITIGATION IN RATING PLANS AND WILDFIRE RISK MODELS
This announcement is to advise you that the California Department of Insurance is postponing the prenotice public discussions regarding Mitigation in Rating Plans and Wildfire Risk Models, previously scheduled for March 30, 2021.

The new date for these prenotice public discussions will be announced in the near future.
As an interested stakeholder, you will receive a revised invitation to the rescheduled prenotice public discussions at least three weeks in advance of the date of the rescheduled event. We will also post the invitation to register for the rescheduled prenotice public discussions on our website at the following webpage (see link).
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please direct them to the contact persons identified below.

Contact Persons.
All substantive questions and concerns regarding the contemplated regulations and/or these public discussions should be directed to Alec Stone.

Substantive Inquiries and Comments
Alec Stone, Attorney III
California Department of Insurance
300 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 492-3596
Alec.Stone@insurance.ca.gov

RSVP and Logistical Inquiries
Kathryn Taras, Analyst
California Department of Insurance
300 Capitol Mall, 16th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 492-3675
CDIRegulations@insurance.ca.gov

Firewise Donations – Need Your Help

The DPA board made the dumpster days, hydrant painting and Firewise signage possible by allocating funding toward these projects to reduce fire risk in Dollar Point. For 2021 the DPA board has increased the Firewise funding allocation 70%. However, the amount will not meet the projected expenses for this year. The Board has asked that we request member donations and continue to apply for funding grants to help offset the increasing costs.

The Firewise committee is asking for donations to help fund 2021 Firewise projects that reduce wildfire risk to your home and DPA facilities. Please consider a $20, $50 or other amount to help keep Dollar Point fire safe.

See the Firewise Donation PDF for instructions on how to donate.

Many thanks from the Firewise Committee!

Stay Safe!

2021 DPA Access Policies Finalized and Posted

Members,

Thanks to the Access committee and the DPA Board for finalizing the 2021 access policies.

For 2021, access to DPA facilities is limited to members, defined member family, escorted guests and member house guests via the Member Coupon Program. DPA facilities include the pool, beach, pier, buoys and tennis courts.

Visitors renting a member’s Dollar Point home (a.k.a. Short Term Rental, STR) are no longer allowed access to DPA facilities.

Long term renters (31 days are longer) may arrange for access to DPA facilities when the member and renter meet the conditions specified in the access rules and regulations.

For the full policy, member family definition and other details please see the following pages on the DPA website:

Access Policies:  https://www.dollarpoint.org/governing-policies-docs/dpa-access-policy
Access Rules and Regulations:  https://www.dollarpoint.org/governing-policies-docs/dpa-rules-regulations/venue-access-rules-regs
Renter Info:  https://www.dollarpoint.org/renter-faqs

If you have questions about the updated access policies, please feal free to contact Jeffrey (dollarpointmgr@gmail.com) or Calin (asstmanager@dollarpoint.org) for clarifications.

Stay Safe!

New DPA Website – Highlights

We launched the new DPA website in November 2020. If your reading this, congratulations! You’ve used your new username and created a password for access to the new site.

Hopefully, you’ve had a chance to explore and experience the many features. If not, here are some highlights to check out.

New Functionality:

  • Contact Form – Share ideas or improvements directly with DPA managers
  • Report an Issue Form – Simple, easy way to report issues that need attention
  • Online Calendar – Communicate meetings and events by the Board, DPA staff, committees and members
  • High Performance / Mobile Device Compatibility – Easier and faster access to DPA info
  • High Security – Keeps DPA, membership and member information safe, out of the public view
  • Searchable Online Membership Directory – Fast access to members contact info
  • Members Sub-Accounts (under My Account) – Allows members to share access with defined family members
  • Online Pool Reservations – Easy and fast access to reservations without phone calls to the DPA office

New Content:

  • Login Landing Page – The latest news feed and quick links to Calendar, select forms and reference info
  • Committee Section – All DPA committees with charter, goals and member contact info
  • Board of Directors Section – All Board member info, notifications news feed and approved board minutes
  • Policies and Docs Section – All DPA governing documents organized in a single location
  • Facilities Section – Pages for pool, beach, tennis and boating with info and news feeds on each
  • My Account Section – Summary of your info and links for requesting sub-accounts and updating account info
  • DPA Staff Page – Photos, background and messages from the DPA staff

Ask your DPA friends and neighbors if they have seen the new site. If not, challenge them to check it out. If they have deleted or lost their notification of new user name, have them contact Jeffrey or Cailin via email for assistance.

Explore the new site and let us know what you think via email to Jeffrey (dollarpointmgr@gmail.com), Cailin (asstmanager@dollarpoint.org or Nate (njwus@comcast.net).

Happy New Year and Stay Safe!