Public Forum on the New Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps

📢 Attention Residents! CalFire has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) Maps, impacting cities, homeowners, and fire safety requirements. Join me to understand what this means for you and how to stay prepared. Hear from CalFire, Insurance Consumer Advocates and the California Department of Insurance.

🔎 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How the new FHSZ maps impact your community
✅ Homeowner requirements for defensible space and fire-resistant construction
✅ Local fire department responsibilities and preparedness efforts
✅ Insurance impacts and fire prevention resources

🔥 New Requirements for Homeowners:
✔ Maintain 100 feet of defensible space around structures
✔ Use fire-resistant building materials for new construction
✔ Adhere to vegetation management regulations in high-risk areas
✔ Ensure accessible driveways and visible addresses for emergency responders

🚒 Local Fire Department Responsibilities:
✔ Conduct inspections and enforce fire safety codes
✔ Develop and update Community Wildfire Protection Plans
✔ Enhance fire prevention education and outreach
✔ Improve emergency response strategies