The good news and the bad news. On September 2, 2025, the Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council (AHFSC), in partnership with the City of Agoura Hills, announced the launch of a Home Hardening Program designed to help residents protect their homes from the threat of wildfires. As part of this program, Agoura Hills residents receive […]

If huge organizations can’t control a wildfire, how can I control a wildfire? It’s not a matter of controlling a wildfire, it’s a matter of changing the conditions of the house. Getting an assessment is what all homeowners can do. – Jack Cohen Ph.D Your Home Can Survive a Wildfire Jack Cohen, Ph.D., is often

Finally, good news about home insurance. Zurich US has submitted a commercial property insurance rate filing under California’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy. It is one of the first large commercial carriers to join the state’s effort to stabilize its insurance market. The strategy was created by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. It is designed to expand the availability of

Standing-room-only workshop highlighted the urgent need for community action.Since the event three weeks ago, we have experienced two local wildfires. Six Educational Panels Promoted Wildfire Mitigation Education  On May 9th, 2026, at the Calabasas Community Center, about 150 regional Firewise community leaders and industry stakeholders, including volunteers from EPIC-FSC (Emergency Preparedness in Calabasas – A

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Agoura Hills City Council approved the Agoura Hills Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This is a MUST-READ for every resident of Agoura Hills. This document belongs to you. Know your risk! CWPP Executive Summary The Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the City of Agoura Hills provides a clear, community-informed

If you missed the April 23, 2026, Zone Zero Board of Forestry and Fire Protection update, Yana Valachovic, UC ANR Fire Network – Community Resiliency and Built Environment, gives us a recorded comprehensive breakdown and summary of the Draft Regulations by the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, that was presented at a Firewise Leader

Wildfire mitigation is not only about home hardening and defensible space. There are many other items and preparations that should be in place before the event of a wildfire. Important things you can do today, to make your recovery easier. Wildfire mitigation is taking action to prevent wildfire. However, having a clear understanding of what

In trying to reflect on the Simi Valley Sandy Fire, we could think of nothing better than to publish, with permission, a letter sent to us by Debbie Bernard, the Firewise Leader for The Woodlands Firewise Community. Our HOA, The Woodlands in Simi Valley, was battle tested this past week with the Sandy fire. Fire

Assistant Chief Drew Smith, LA County Fire Dept., and Assistant Chief Brad Weisshaupt, Forestry, LA County Fire Dept., explained the process of Prescribed Burns. Definition: A Prescribed Burn is a low intensity planned fire conducted by trained and experienced crews and land managers completed within a specific weather and fuel condition window or “prescription” to achieve

Agoura Hills Firewise USA Signs are up. You’ve probably already seen them around town. The City of Agoura Hills currently has 10 recognized Firewise Communities, with one more, Oak View Ranch, currently applying for Firewise USA recognition. With our 11th community, over 80% of the residents of Agoura Hills will fall within a Firewise Community.