Zone Zero Resources
With the increased frequency and intensity of wildfires in California over the last decade, the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection is urging members of the community to establish an ember-resistant zone within the first 5 feet of a structure, known as “Zone Zero”. Various resources are here to help you protect you, your family, and your property.
Watch the recording from our Zone Zero Workshop.
State Resources
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
Fire Hazard Severity Zone page: Search to find out whether your address falls within a Zone Zero regulation area.
Explainer Video on the process and what’s included in the latest rule package and whether or not your property is located in a high fire hazard zone.
Press Release Summary: California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Releases Latest Draft of Zone 0 Defensible Space Regulations Ahead of Public Workshop in Southern California and what’s included in the draft regulations.
Rule Plead Summary and Text: The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection offers a deeper look at the Zone Zero draft regulation language and details and explains the implementation design of Zone 0 rulemaking considering affordability, enforcement, and local flexibility.
California Department of Insurance
For those affected by the wildfires, the California Department of Insurance has put together tips to adjust or enhance your claim based on your homeowner’s insurance policy.
📞Consumer Asssitance Hotline: (800) 927-4357
Local Resources
Los Angeles County Fire Department
The Los Angeles County Fire Department stands ready to quickly respond to contain wildfires but need your help in preventing the growing number of risks for you, your family, and your property.
Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD)
The Los Angeles Fire Department is increasing public safety and is educating the public on the potential hazards associated with fire protection and prevention.
📞General Public Information: (213) 978-3800
Other Resources
Community Nature Connection (CNC)
Wildfire & Prevention Safety Fact Sheet: The CNC is committed to creating a more accessible environment through increasing access to the outdoors for all communities.
Northeast LA Wildfire Survey QR Code: Contribute to Wildfire Resilience in Northeast LA by completing this survey!
Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains (RCD)
Home Wildfire Evaluation Resource Sheet: The RCDSMM provides home wildfire evaluations free of cost to learn more about your home’s vulnerabilities.
📞(818) 514-4583
