501c3 Nonprofit that aims to protect Ventura County communities from catastrophic wildfire, through collaborative planning, programs, mitigation and education.
More than 10,000 participants are seeking direct compensation through our Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. To date, relief offered to community members exceeds $560 million. Learn more: sce.com/directclaims
ALT A group of four individuals wearing safety helmets and vests are standing together at a construction site, discussing blueprints placed on a table. Large unfinished wooden structures are visible in the background. The text reads: "Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program - Over 10,000 Community Members Seek Direct Relief for Eaton Fire Recovery Through SCE.
(Part 1/3) VRFSC extends its congrats to both the Westshore neighborhood and Gabriel Albarian, Regional Firewise Coordinator and partner of Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council, for helping Westshore become the 50th Firewise Neighborhood in the Ventura County!
#firewiseUSA
(Part 2/3) We asked Christine Maasdam, Westshore Firewise Resident Leader, on her thoughts regarding the program. "Westshore has witnessed the impact of the devastating fires over the past years and have made an effort to be mindful of fire safety...
3/3 Yet, the Firewise USA® program and Gabriel were a game changer for our community. The outlined 3 year plan, the targeted information, county participation and possible insurance benefits made implementing the steps not only valuable, but educational and organized." -Christine
Wildfire prevention tip- Know your zones! VCFD is teaming up with VRFSC and Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council to provide tips on making your home resilient to wildfire. These important actions are a crucial part of wildfire preparedness. Some easy steps you can take. See next slides!
Zone 2: Fuel Reduction Zone
This is the area from 30’ to 100’ or the edge of your property line and is crucial for creating defensible space in a wildfire. Some important steps for this zone include: (Part 1/2)
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📷Cut grass to a max of 4” stubble
📷Create horizontal space between shrubs / trees
📷Create vertical space between grass, shrubs and trees
📷Remove fallen leaves, needles twigs and bark
📷Keep 10’ clearance around wood piles, buildings and propane tanks
It’s #WildfirePreparednessWeek. Review your evacuation plan, refresh your go-bag and sign up for local alerts. Preparedness is ongoing — not seasonal.
Learn more: sce.com/wildfire
ALT Graphic for "Wildfire Preparedness Week," May 3-9. Features a utility truck with an elevated work platform against a blue and yellow background. Includes Southern California Edison logo.
Annual VRFSC Board and Staff Retreat. We’ve been told it’s not common for board and staff to convene like this, but in this field, we need as many perspectives as possible to successfully do the work that is needed to fulfill our mission. Here’s to wildfire resilience!
From heat waves to wildfire season, our Weather Services team tracks conditions across California's complex terrain. Their forecasts help us prepare the electric system to be resilient in extreme weather to keep communities safe.
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“With our curbside chipper events, all residents have to do is make a nice pile for us at the end of the driveway. We want to make it a little bit easier for them to keep their homes safe from wildfires.”
Read the full article here: energized.edison.com/stories…#wildfires#FireSafety
We decided to get silly and hop on the burger challenge bandwagon, with a twist. Watch and give us your favorite burger recipes in the comments! #Burgerchallenge#ceoburger#nonprofits
High wind warnings are in effect for parts of Southern California. Stay safe by securing outdoor items and being prepared for potential power outages. Remember, if you see a downed power line, stay at least 100 feet away and call 911 immediately. ⚡ energized.edison.com/stories…
We are so honored for SCE to have covered this story on our Chipper Program. We have more events coming this spring into summer and can't wait to be out in our community. A huge thank you to our funders @edisonintl and @CAL_FIRE for supporting wildfire resiliency efforts!
Wildfire prevention is a community effort. @edisonintl supports the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council's Chipper Program, helping Santa Paula residents clear flammable brush and create defensible space around their homes. Learn more: on.sce.com/4aXmw6g