🔥 Free Summer Chipping Events Announced for Cambria, Los Osos, and See & Davis Canyon Powered by New Chipper Day Software – Sign Up Online in Minutes Clearing flammable vegetation just got easier and more effective. Thanks to the Fire Safe Council of San Luis Obispo County and local partners, residents of Cambria, Los Osos, […]
🌲 Cambria Chipping Event Returns – Reserve Your Spot Starting June 25! 🔥 The San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council is proud to sponsor the 2025 Cambria Chipping Event, offering free curbside chipping and removal of hazardous vegetation from residential properties in the Cambria area. This valuable program is fully grant-funded and aims
Cal Poly SLO Students Help Cambria Take Fire Safety to the Next Level This spring, students from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Natural Resources Management Department took a hands-on approach to wildfire resilience by developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the community of Cambria. Led by Professor Chris Dicus, the course—NR455: Wildland Fire
Exploring the Pismo Heights Emergency Evacuation Route: A Lifeline in Times of Crisis When it comes to wildfire safety in Pismo Beach, planning ahead is key. One of the most critical elements of that planning is ensuring our neighborhoods have clearly defined evacuation routes that can be relied on when minutes count. One such route
A Stronger Community: Lake Nacimiento Educational Town Hall Brings Residents Together On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the Lake Nacimiento community came together for an important event: the Educational Town Hall at the Cal Shasta Club Meeting Hall. Organized by Russ Johnson, Susan Preletz, Phil Humfrey, and community partners, the event was a major success, combining
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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
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
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 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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We are excited to share details about upcoming community meetings designed to strengthen wildfire awareness and preparedness throughout Cambria. As we continue to face challenges posed by wildfires in our region, the Cambria CSD Fire Department remains committed to providing essential resources, education, and support to ensure the safety and resilience of our community. Community
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