Yana Valachovic, a member of UC ANR's Fire Network with a specialty in community resilience and the built environment, visited the sites of the L.A. fires to look for examples where surviving homes withstood the ferocity of the fire and for signs of defensible space and home hardening in action.
Our forest and natural resources program seeks to provide the best and latest research-based information for all who live, work, and play in the forests of Plumas, Sierra, and Lassen counties.
San Luis Obispo County Links San Luis Obispo County Fire Department- Fire Prevention Education, Wildland Hazard and Building Codes, Fire Safety Council, and more local, state, county, and federal informational links- http://www.calfire.org/ City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department- http://www.
Plants that are green and lush give better protection. If regularly watered and maintained to eliminate the accumulation of dry plant litter, these plants will be far less likely to carry fire to your home. Find a summary of ongoing tasks to prepare your garden and home for wildfire season.
Through the California 4-H Shooting Sports Program, 4-H youth: Learn about the safe handling of firearms and archery equipment; Increase skills and knowledge; Develop self-confidence; Practice leadership as youth leaders.
What is a Red Flag Warning Day, what are the criteria used to determine the risk and what does it mean? Find a list of what should you do on a Red Flag Warning Day and how to prepare in advance.
Equine Herpesvirus Equine herpesvirus is a common virus of horses worldwide, and can cause respiratory disease, abortions, and less commonly neurologic signs as it has in these cases. This page includes precautions and resources.
Kids aged 5 to 8 can join 4-H as Primary Members, also known as Cloverbuds. Primary Member projects and activities are based on research on positive youth development. Positive youth development means helping you grow by giving you chances to learn, make choices, and build skills.
