What's New
https://www.nfpa.org/Education-and-Research/Wildfire/Preparing-homes-for-wildfire
El Dorado County Emergency Alert System
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services alert and warning system provides a number of ways in which the county may contact the community in the event of an emergency such as evacuations due to wildfires, hazardous material spills, or urgent law enforcement operations.
The El Dorado County Office of Emergency Services partnered with CalOES to bring the El Dorado County Emergency Alerts notification service to residents and businesses by app, telephone, cell phone, text message, email, and social media when there is a threat to the health or safety of residents.
If you previously signed up for notifications through Code RED (El Dorado County's former alert system), you do not need to sign up again to continue receiving notifications. The information from CodeRED will migrate over to the new system. We do however encourage new registration as a better way to update your notification options. You may receive notifications from both El Dorado County Emergency Alerts and CodeRED during the transition period. However, we recommend that you go to https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/login.action?pa=edcgov and sign into El Dorado County Emergency Alerts to verify your information is correct. Your User ID should be your email address. If you forgot you User ID or need your password reset, click "Forgot User ID or Password".
If you do not want to receive emergency alerts you can be removed from the system by logging into your profile, Clicking Edit Account Settings and by selecting "REMOVE ACCOUNT".
You may wish to save the contact information for El Dorado County Emergency Alerts to avoid confusing it with a SPAM call or email. Telephone messaging will show a Caller ID of 530-621-7595. Emails will come from edcgov@getrave.com. Text messages will come from a six-digit short code that may vary, which cannot be saved.
Information for the transition can be located at
Texas Hill Estates Fire Safe Council Accomplishments
2023
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-CKaafiqwXqDKyHdp_AZwqg3YcgspZxiJutXOo1Dbyw/edit?usp=sharing
2022
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XkdnrXdlaRi19jkzqmes2GdwPigRD-0/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101587343872788336551&rtpof=true&sd=true
2021
https://mcusercontent.com/6de59dbf23c21f6dd61b8c96b/files/e69044ab-da52-477e-876e-a2ef996e41f2/Accomplishments_2021_Google_Docs.pdf
Orange: High
Yellow: Moderate
For more information or to request a Defensible Space Inspection, go to https://www.fire.ca.gov/programs/communications/defensible-space-prc-4291/
* Note: The Defensible Space Assessment performed by Texas Hill Estates Fire Safe Council is not an official document. It is a recommendation.
What happens after I submit the form?
By completing this form, you will be submitting your request for a PRC 4291 compliance
inspection to be conducted at the address you list below. You will receive a confirmation email
after submittal and a follow up phone call or email from your local Defensible Space Inspector to
schedule your inspection.
When should I submit the request?
A copy of the completed inspection report that shows proof the property has been inspected, and
has passed that inspection, within six (6) months prior to entering into a sales contract.
What if my property does not pass the inspection?
If your property does not pass on the first attempt, the inspector will explain what work needs to
be completed and schedule another appointment at a later date. If the property will not meet
compliance with PRC 4291 standards or a local vegetation management ordinance, the seller and
the buyer shall enter into a written agreement pursuant to which the buyer agrees to obtain
documentation of compliance within one year after closing escrow.
DEFENSIBLE SPACE INSPECTION REQUESTS
as they relate to Real Estate Transactions
https://sierranevada.ca.gov/fire-adapted-50-project-protects-communities-from-caldor-fire/
The El Dorado County Wildfire Virtual Town Hall on Emergency Preparedness and Wildfire Resources was held on June 17, 2021.
Some insight into the California Fair Plan and changes that are trying to be made. It is about an hour. Let us know your thoughts at thefsc2019@gmail.com.
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/PdL3UreCmH5-zPDVQdm4H193bfkfG6FjjNZNVp8RZttLtNpD3fV7NSSLSBVvUOnU._jNRS7Aos_1h8NTP
Mountain Democrat Article - Texas Hill Firewise Award - 07/30/2020
https://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/texas-hill-fire-safe-council-earns-firewise-award/
El Dorado County Vegetation Management/Defensible Space Ordinance
Did you know that El Dorado County has a vegetation management and defensible space ordinance? In April 2019, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors put in place an ordinance to assist with enforcing State requirements for defensible space on private property.
What does that mean for you? As a homeowner, State law requires that you maintain a minimum of 100 feet of defensible space around all sides of your habitable structure. Beginning in June 2020, the County will begin conducting defensible space inspections in pre-identified areas, called County Emphasis Areas (CEAs). Additionally, local fire districts and CALFIRE will also be conducting defensible space inspections throughout the County.
Vegetation management and creating defensible space is a process and must be maintained over time. Get started today. For more information, please visit the following web sites:
https://www.edcgov.us/Government/CAO/VegetationManagement/Documents/
https://www.edcgov.us/Government/CAO/VegetationManagement/Pages/Vegetation-Management-FAQ.aspx
An informative Youtube presentation by Alice Cantelow of the El Dorado County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society and the Oak Hill Fire Safe Council. Information on plants and home hardening while living in wildfire territory.
https://youtu.be/poLqoVb2APo