Are you fire safe? The following program is designed to help prepare your home and property for the risk of wildfires. The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County can help create defensible space support.
You clear and stack the hazardous brush around your home, and then we chip all that fuel, leaving you with weed suppressing mulch to use on your property – all at no charge.
Please visit the Fire Safe Council’s website HERE or download the PDF above.
In San Diego, the major benefits of proper ventilation in a home are actually a twofold system. Regardless of the season, proper attic ventilation can help keep the inside temperatures comfortable for the homeowner. A buildup of heat settled in the attic causes the area to reach temperatures up to 140°F, which is a potential health hazard for occupants. Hot, moist air is a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and other unpleasant particles that can affect people and the structure of the roof as well. Hot, moist air can be especially damaging to wood structures over time. Proper ventilation in attic areas allow moisture to be released without damaging wood, insulation, studs, and other materials.
In California, building codes require cross-ventilation — two openings to the outside that create a flow of fresh air through your attic. There should be at least 1 square foot of ventilation for every 150 square feet of attic space.
Fire resistant vents, vents made of corrosion resistant and non-combustible materials are recommended with mesh in size 1/4″ or less.
More information can be found here: https://ucanr.edu/sites/fire/Prepare/Building/Vents/
Established in 1994, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Senior Volunteer Program is a volunteer-based program for individuals 50 years and older who want to serve their community by promoting public safety and crime prevention programs as well as providing assistance at Sheriff stations. Duties range from assisting with administrative work, patrolling neighborhoods, and checking on the welfare of elderly or disabled persons.
More information and to apply: https://www.sdsheriff.gov/recruitment/senior-volunteer-patrol
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is an all-risk, all-hazard training. This valuable course is designed to help you protect yourself, your family, your neighbors, and your neighborhood in an emergency situation.
How to join: Contact – Josh Wilson
619-390-2350
cert@lakesidefire.com
More information: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/oes/community/oes_jl_CERT.html
The county offers a number of rebate programs available to eligible residents. This includes incentives for rain barrels, pavement and septic systems. Please click on the following link for more information:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dpw/watersheds/RebatesIncentives/Rebates.html
The Waterscape Rebate Program focuses on the installation of landscaping and water-wise features, which help you save water, save money & beautify your home.
To see eligibility requirements, more information and to apply click here: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dpw/watersheds/RebatesIncentives/Turf_Replacement/
