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Lower Klamath Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program
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Homeowner assistance
Fuelbreaks
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California
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Program Description: |
Introduction
The Orleans/Somes Bar Fire Safe Council works with homeowners in the city of Orleans and surrounding areas to reduce wildfire risk. The Council's program provides a number of fuel reduction services to homeowners.
Program Implementation
The Council has created neighborhood risk assessment maps which are used to prioritize fuel treatment projects in the area. Some of the services offered to homeowners are:
- One-on-one fuel hazard assessments including interviews with residents and completion of a hazard evaluation form for the property,
- Creation of shaded fuel breaks and wildfire safety zones near homes using contract crews,
- Free chipping and slash disposal services,
- Mowing and fireline construction, and
- Organizing and leading volunteer workday programs to reduce fuels.
Services are generally provided on a cost-share basis; however, elderly and disabled residents may receive services for free.
Accomplishments
Through the volunteer workday program, 10 acres of high hazard fuels have been treated. Contract crews have treated fuels and created defensible space for over forty residences. These properties have served as demonstrations for other residents to model their own treatments.
Funding
Funding for the program has been provided through BLM National Fire Plan funding and the State Fire Safe Council Community-Based Wildfire Protection Program, the USFS Community Protection Program, the US Fish and Wildlife Service's Jobs-In-The-Woods Program, and the Siskiyou County Resource Advisory Committee. Cost share rates vary, but are generally around 80 percent in grant monies and 20 percent in-kind services.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Will Harling or Ben Riggan by phone at 530-469-3216, or via email [email protected].
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