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Cambria CWPP

2015 CWPP Update: Partnering with the Next Generation of Wildfire Leaders The 2015 update of our Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is well underway, bringing renewed focus to protecting our community from the ever-present threat of wildfires. This update is not just about revisiting policies and procedures. It is about building on what we have

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2025 FHSZ

2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones: What You Need to Know CAL FIRE has released updated 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps, bringing a more accurate picture of wildfire risk across California. These maps are based on improved science, fire history, vegetation, and climate data. You can view the maps here: FHSZ Viewer. Top 3

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Cambria & CAL POLY-CWPP CLASS

At California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, Dr. Chris Dicus leads the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) class, a course dedicated to addressing the complex challenges of wildfire management where natural landscapes meet human development. A significant component of this class involves students collaborating on real-world projects that contribute to community safety and

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Cambria March meeting

Cambria Fire Safe Council Focus Group March 26th Meeting Recap The Cambria Fire Safe Council Focus Group gathered today at the Cambria Vet’s Hall and via Zoom for an engaging and productive session from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. The meeting covered several key topics essential to fire safety, community preparedness, and upcoming initiatives. Here’s a

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Firesafe Events

Upcoming Fire Safe Events: Emergency Preparedness & Community Safety The San Luis Obispo Fire Safe Council, in partnership with CAL FIRE, is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Community Meeting on March 1, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the San Luis Obispo Veterans Hall (801 Grand Ave, SLO, CA 93401). This educational workshop will

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Towers are Burning

Communication Towers: A Critical Need in Wildfire Zones Thanks to ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego for all images and videos In an era where communication is the backbone of emergency response and daily life, protecting the infrastructure that makes it all possible is non-negotiable. Communication towers perched on ridge tops are among the most vulnerable

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Forest Science Symposium

California Forest Science Symposium – March 24-25, 2025 🌲 Integrating Science and Management Across California’s Forests 🌲 The California Society of American Foresters and the California Fire Science Consortium are thrilled to announce the inaugural California Forest Science Symposium, happening March 24-25, 2025, in beautiful Sacramento, California. This groundbreaking event is designed to unite researchers,

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