As of July 1, 2021, California Assembly Bill 38 (AB 38) states that the seller of a residential property located in specified zones must submit documentation of compliance with locally adopted defensible space requirements prior to the close of escrow. The new home hardening and defensible space disclosure requirement in California, related to Assembly Bill 38, […]
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September is National Preparedness Month. It’s an annual observance sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to remind everyone to prepare for emergencies and disasters. For years, we have been talking about “Fire Season.” The trend in articles lately is to say Fire Season is now year-round. So, as we move into this dangerous period
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Up to 90% of home ignitions are caused by burning embers. Ember intrusion through openings in your home, and embers landing on vegetation and other combustible materials around your home, are your home’s primary risk to wildfire. That is the reason why a non-combustible zone around your home, known as Zone 0, is so important.
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The City of Agoura Hills’ Community Wildfire Risk Assessment (CWRA) consultant, Jensen Hughes, held its second public workshop on July 29th, at the Agoura Hills Recreation & Event Center. The CWRA will be followed by a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The CWRA and CWPP for Agoura Hills will serve as a roadmap to guide
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This homeowner created a 5-foot Zone 0 buffer using smart landscaping and noncombustible materials—and they still have a yard with grass, trees, and flowers spaced out with nothing flammable right against the home. “Zone 0 isn’t about going bare,” says State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant. “It’s about smart spacing and fire-resistant choices.” Homes with a
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Will your trash cans burn? Watch the video to see if your guess is correct. Trash cans should always be moved at least 5 feet away from the house and any combustible material on: Red Flag days Voluntary Evacuation (Set!) orders are given Mandatory Evacuation (Go!) orders are given Video:Thanks to NIST (National Fire Research
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Join us to hear the results of the City’s Community Wildfire Risk Assessment and preliminary recommendations. Get involved, be a part of the conversation shaping our community’s wildfire safety. Please join us Tuesday, July 29, for the second Agoura Hills Community Wildfire Risk Assessment (CWRA) Workshop. WHEN: Tuesday, July 29 TIME: 6-8 p.m. WHERE: Agoura
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In a landmark decision, judge rules California FAIR Plan’s smoke-damage policy is illegal. A Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge said Tuesday, June 24, 2025, that the California FAIR Plan Assn.’s policy violates the insurance code because it provides less coverage than what is required by the state’s Standard Form Fire Insurance Policy. Since 2017, the plan
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Fountainwood Event On May 1, 2025, Fountainwood HOA held a well-attended and very successful event in Sumac Park. The Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council was invited to attended where we answered home hardening questions from concerned residents. We want to thank the new Board of the Fountainwood HOA for the invitation and opportunity to engage
What is Defensible Space? CAL FIRE defines Defensible Space as the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area. Adequate defensible space acts as a barrier to slow or halt the progress of fire that would otherwise engulf your property. It also helps ensure the safety of firefighters defending your home. Defensible Space is the
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