Firewise Resources
Below you will find resources to help with defensible space, home hardening, evacuation and living with wildfire. Check out the info and be ready for wildfires when they occur.
What Can I Do Before Fire?
See Tahoe Living with Fire – Get Prepared for details on: Make My House Fire Safe, Improve My Defensible Space, Easy Access to My Neighborhood & Home, My Evacuation Plan, Making My Community Safer, What Do I Do After the Fire?
Defensible Space – Contractors for Clean-Up – Need a contractor for defensible space clean-up? Check out these that have positive feedback from members
Evacuations
Wildfire Evacuation Checklist – Go bag, what to wear, prep inside, prep outside, prep vehicle
Placer County Hi-Lo Evacuation Siren – Hi-Low means time to go, hear an example
Lt. Paul Long, Placer County Sheriff’s Office – Preparing for Evacuations in Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Evacuation Article – Thousands of People. Six Routs Out…..
Fire Maps
Prescribed Burn Map – click then scroll down for Lake Tahoe info
Fire Incident Map – Search by incident or geography
More Resources
North Tahoe Fire – Wildfire news, prevention education, prescribed burns
NT Fire Defensible Space Programs – Inspections, chipping, tree removal
Living with Fire Tahoe Education Series – Live education forums
Placer County Host Compliance – Report fire issues with Short Term Rentals or call the 24/7 Hotline: (530) 448-8003
Placer County Complaint Form– Use for reporting health or safety hazards in the community
Report illegal fireworks in Placer County – calling Non-emergency Dispatch Phone: 530-886-5375
Liberty Utilities Fire Prevention – If you feel your property is at risk from trees falling on or contacting high voltage power lines, contact Eric Oiler at 530-546-1708 or ericoiler@libertyutilities.com and set up an inspection. If any tree work needs to be done to preserve the safety of the overhead utility lines, then the work they provide is free.
Firewise Neighbor Spotlight – In this interview with a Dollar Point homeowner, learn how to harden your home against fire (and possibly retain your homeowners insurance policy as a result).
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As you prepare for Dumpster Days or conduct your personal fire risk reduction activities, please track the hours volunteered and/or cost paid to contractors. Report your data by clicking on the button below.
2024 Dumpster Days
#1 – Friday, May 24 8:00am – 2:00pm
#2 – Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day) 8:00am – 2:00pm
#3 – Friday, July 26 8:00am – 2:00pm
Other options to dispose of yard waste:
1) Visit the Eastern Regional Landfill off of Hwy 89 & Cabin Creek Road which is open Monday – Saturday from 8 am – 4 pm
2) Rent a green waste debris box from Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal. For more information about the debris box, either call TTSD at 530-583-7800 or visit their website waste101.com.