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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Renters guide to wildfires released

Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team has released the Lake Tahoe Long-Term Renter’s Guide to prepare for wildfire dangers. The free guide details how to...

Olympic Valley drill planned

While the primary plans for wildfire in Olympic Valley call for complete evacuation via Hwy. 89, an Area of Refuge evacuation drill will be...

Fire restrictions in effect

Wildfire season has already started in the Tahoe Sierra, with local fire districts putting fire restrictions in place through the rest of the summer....

Sign up for Tahoe emergency alerts

Wildfires are a constant threat throughout the West and in the Tahoe Sierra during the dry months, especially when the snowpack is low. Being prepared...

Sign up for emergency alerts

Resources Cal Fire | readyforwildfire.org Chipping programs | Contact local fire district Create a disaster kit | redcross.org Create a home wildfire checklist |...

Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide

~ Courtesy Tahoe Resource Conservation District A team of California and Nevada scientists and practitioners has published the Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide, available for...

Is your home ready for a disaster?

~ Courtesy Cal Fire and FEMA Preparing your home for a natural disaster or fire, includes checking that your insurance coverage is adequate and creating...

Understand Fire Warnings, Red Flags

~ From Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities One of the first steps to being prepared for a wildfire is to understand what wildfire warnings...

Prepare a wildfire Go Bag

~ Courtesy Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team & Cal Fire If you were told to get ready for an evacuation or to evacuate immediately, do...

Does Your Home Have Defensible Space?

~ Courtesy TRPA If a wildfire breaks out, will firefighters be able to save your home? Having defensible space around your home will mean the...