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Calabasas expands Firewise outreach; council backs incentives and home‑hardening guidance
Summary
City staff reported helping 12 HOAs achieve NFPA Firewise status since Aug. 2024 and proposed a home-hardening incentive program; volunteers and council members emphasized retrofitting pre-2009 vent screens (1/8" recommended) and neighborhood coordination.
City staff and volunteers told the Calabasas City Council on Aug. 13 that the city has helped 12 homeowners associations earn NFPA Firewise designation since August 2024 and is preparing a home‑hardening incentive program to encourage retrofits and other mitigation measures.
Firewise staff summarized the program’s impact: staff conduct HOA presentations, assist with three‑year action plans required to maintain NFPA good‑standing, and plan…
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