In the continued collaborative effort with the Eastern Madera County Fire Safe Council, Firewise® Madera County facilitated this home hardening demonstration in Cascadel Ranch.

Caulking cracks in siding can help prevent embers getting a toe hold.

Simple home hardening steps were taken. The simple things can make all the difference. [Read more…]

Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER)
Sequoia and Sierra National Forests Post-Fire BAER Assessment
Monday, October 26, 2015
BAER Information: (415) 881-1871

Safety Hazards Remains in Rough Burned Area

Photos from a October 2015 afternoon rain storm taken along Highway 180 from Cherry Gap to the 13S55 Forest Service road (Boole tree), and along Hume Lake Road:

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