The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) has updated its Wildfire Hazard Severity Zone map for the first time in 15 years. These long-overdue changes impact State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) such as state and privately-owned forests, watersheds, and rangelands.
“Ensuring Californians know the wildfire hazard in their area is critical to ensuring we all take the appropriate steps to prepare for wildfires,” said Chief Daniel Berlant, Cal Fire Deputy Director of Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation. “The updated map is the product of years of discussions and incorporates the latest science to provide a long-term outlook of an area’s wildfire hazard."
CalFire will hold public hearings in 57 California counties to address concerns. Public comment will be taken between Dec. 16 and Feb. 3, and comments can be submitted to the Fire Marshall at FHSZ Comments California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, P.O. Box 944246, Sacramento, CA 94244-2460.
A full list of the meetings with dates and times is available here.
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