The Shasta County Fire Safe Council is pleased to partner with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to develop a state home hardening initiative to retrofit, harden, and create defensible space for homes at high risk to wildfires. This initiative focuses on communities with high social vulnerability and provides financial assistance for home hardening activities to low- and moderate-income households.
Program highlights include:
- Community-wide protection – Strengthening one home helps protect the entire neighborhood.
- Minimal or no cost – Eligible households pay nothing; others contribute only a small fraction.
- Expert-managed projects – Just apply, and the program handles the rest.
Home Hardening Measures May Include:
- Class-A Fire Rated Roof.
- 5-foot non-ignition zone around homes, including any fencing within this area.
- Enclosed eaves.
- Fire-resistant vents.
- Upgraded windows (Double paned).
- A 6-inch non-combustible barrier at the base of exterior walls.
- Tree trimming, removal, and brush clearing up to 100 feet to create defensible space.
Whitmore and Oak Run residents—Don’t miss out!
apply today and take advantage of this incredible opportunity for your community!
Apply at the CalOES Website
Or download the paper application below.
Please mail completed paper applications to:
Attn: CWMP Project
Western Shasta RCD
PO Box 904
Anderson, CA 96007
Project Frequently Asked Questions link
Process Steps Link
If you have any other questions, contact:
safehomes@shastafiresafe.org
(530) 776-5144
