🌿 October Free Chipping Events for High Fire Risk Areas
We’re excited to announce three free chipping events this October for residents in wildfire-prone areas of Jardine, Cambria, and Los Osos. These events are made possible through funding from the Fire Safe Council of San Luis Obispo County, with additional support from the Cambria Fire Safe Focus Group.
If you live in a Moderate, High, or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) within these communities, you’re eligible to participate!
đź“Ť Event Locations
- Cambria – Crews start Thursday Oct 16th, 2025
- Los Osos – Crews Start Tuesday Oct 21st, 2025
🔥 Why Participate?
Chipping is one of the most effective and affordable ways to reduce flammable vegetation around your home. By taking part in these events, you’re not only making your property safer—you’re helping protect your neighbors and your entire community.
âś… Who Is Eligible?
Residents in the Jardine, Cambria, or Los Osos areas who live within officially designated FHSZ zones (Moderate, High, or Very High). If you’re unsure of your zone, visit our website to check eligibility using our interactive map.
đź“ť How to Sign Up
Sign-ups are now open at https://www.chipperday.com/slofsc. Space is limited, and reservations are first come, first served—so don’t delay!
đź“Ś Pile Guidelines at a Glance
- Max pile size: 20 ft long x 4 ft wide x 4 ft high
- One pile per reservation
- Cut ends facing the street
- No: lumber, root balls, palm, yucca, or poison oak
- Must be accessible within 5 feet of a drivable surface
- Have your pile ready by 8:00 AM on the scheduled start day
You do not need to be home unless you want the chips left on-site.
đź“Ł Help Us Spread the Word
We’ll be posting sign-up links on Nextdoor and other local community boards. Feel free to share the info with your neighbors—especially those who may not be online often.
Together, we can make our communities safer from wildfires!