On September 18th, 2025, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection held a Zone Zero workshop in Pasadena, CA. Our Agoura Hills Mayor, Penny Sylvester, was present advocating for the City of Agoura Hills and requesting local control of Zone Zero from the Board. “We share the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s goal […]

The FREE Vent Mesh Program, a partnership between the Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council and the City of Agoura Hills, is off to a great start. The Program is part of an overall Home Hardening Program designed to help residents protect their homes from the threat of wildfires. At the time of publishing this story,

The Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council, in partnership with the City of Agoura Hills, is proud to announce the launch of a new Home Hardening Program designed to help residents protect their homes from the threat of wildfires. As part of this program, Agoura Hills residents will receive free ember-resistant vent mesh to harden their

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

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

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

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

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

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

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