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County wildfire coordinator role described as tool to streamline mitigation and grant wins

Shasta County Board of Supervisors · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Shasta County heard a state‑funded Fire Safe County Coordinator briefing highlighting $151,000 in annual program funding per county (2025 model), coordination tasks with CAL FIRE and CWPP support, and early outcomes including new Firewise communities and grant captures.

Amanda Makon, county wildfire coordinator for the Shasta County Fire Safe Council, presented an overview of the 2025 wildfire county coordinator grant program on April 21, describing the role as a county‑level point for aligning mitigation activities, supporting community Firewise efforts and pursuing funding.

Makon said the program provides about $151,000 per…

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