Wildfire Study Archives | Hills For Everyone

Fire Presentation to Fire Board

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 16, 2020 with No Comments

This week we were pleased to present our 105 Years of Wildfire History to the Chino Valley Fire District Board of Directors. In the time of COVID–we are doing 100% virtual presentations. If your organization, homeowners’ association or service club would like a presentation–please reach out: info@HillsForEveryone.org. Image: A screen capture of five individuals sitting behind a black table physically distanced in a meeting.)

Residents Should Prepare for Fires

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 14, 2019 with No Comments

The Champion Newspapers just printed a story on our Wildfire Study. Our consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck was interviewed for the article. In light of the recent fires, everyone should take proactive actions to make their homes safer. Consider installing ember proof vents, boxing in your eaves, getting rid of the windows in your garage door, replacing vinyl windows with metal ones (that won’t melt in a fire’s heat), etc. View the Chino Champion article.

Wildfire Study Takes Off

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 11, 2019 with No Comments

Both Claire Schlotterbeck and Melanie Schlotterbeck were interviewed for this OC Register article featuring Hills For Everyone’s recent Wildfire Study. On days like today, it is a good reminder to take important precautionary steps to reduce fire risks near your home. View the Orange County Register article.

KNX 1070 Interview

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 3, 2019 with No Comments

If you didn’t catch our quick interview on KNX 1070… here is link to the clip. Be sure to have your volume on. Listen to the KNX 1070 Interview.

Channel 7 News Interview

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 1, 2019 with No Comments

In case you missed the KABC Channel 7 news interview. Here it is. We’ve made numerous recommendations in the study about ways decision makers, resource, transportation and fire agencies, as well as the public can improve the situation. Check it out! View the Channel 7 interview.