This article, while focused on how Governors prepare for natural disasters, begs the question (toward the end) are there places where it isn’t safe to build? And, it usually takes a massive natural disaster before action is taken. View the Los Angeles Times article.
Join Chino Hills State Park and Hills For Everyone on Saturday, July 21st from 5:00-6:30 PM at the Rolling M Ranch Campfire Center. (NOTE: The date changed to due extreme heat forecasted for July 7th) Come learn “s’more”* about the 100 year fire history of our park. After, we will take a short walk to see some of the damage and how it has bounced back to life. *Ingredients for s’mores will be provided–please bring your own re-usable roasting poles. … Read More
A conference committee on Senate Bill 901 to address wildfire preparedness and response has been established. It includes: Assembly: Holden, Wood, Reyes, Dahle, Mayes Senate: Hueso, Dodd, Jackson, Stone, Bates FYI, SB 901 (Dodd) will be referred to this new committee as a vehicle to address the issues below, as related to the utilities. • Strengthen fire prevention activities such as vegetation removal, infrastructure maintenance, utility company inspections and temporary shut off of power during extreme weather; • Continue to … Read More
We will again host a booth at the Brea Country Fair on July 4th. That means we are looking for volunteers to staff the booth. The more volunteers we have, the shorter the shifts. Fear not, you need not know everything about Hills For Everyone or our work to join in the festivities. You will always be partnered with someone who has done this before and knows the talking points.Please email us if you would like to volunteer. It is a fun … Read More
Supervisor Todd Spitzer penned this Op-Ed on the Canyon Fire 2 response. The response was delayed due to dispatch staff not following protocol on the 911 reports related to the vegetation fire. Check out the Orange County Register article.