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  • Wildfire Strategy
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  • Weber Creek Project
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Office of Wildfire Preparedness and Resilience

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FREE Defensible Space & Home Hardening Assessments

Are you unsure which areas of your home and property need defensible space and home hardening? Consider getting an assessment of your property. Schedule your free voluntary assessment today by calling the El Dorado County Fire Safe Council at (530) 647-1700. Click on the image to visit their website.

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Become a Firewise Community

Click on the image to learn how to become a Firewise Community is just three easy steps.

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Why Should I Join a Local Fire Safe Council?

Click on the image to learn why you should join a local Fire Safe Council.

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Burn Day Status

Effective October 17, 2025, CAL FIRE AEU lifted the burn permit suspension for El Dorado County. A CAL FIRE burn permit is required and available online at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov. Click on the image to see burn day status.

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Contact Us

For questions or information, please email us at wildfireready@edcgov.us or call us at (530) 621-5569. 

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