Firewise Communities
Live in a Firewise community?
You may be eligible for a discount on your homeowners insurance.
Read more here.
The Firewise USA® Program (sponsored by the National Fire Protection Agency or "NFPA") provides resources to help homeowners learn how to increase the fire resistance of their homes and properties. Firewise communities raise awareness, organize at the community level, and take action to create fire-adapted communities.
Learn more about the NFPA's Firewise USA program here. See the list of Sierra County Firewise communities below.
Sierra County Firewise Communities
Below is a list of recognized and aspiring Sierra County Firewise sites (as of April 2022) with links to the site's FaceBook page or website if applicable. Get involved with your local group today!
Use this interactive map to view all Firewise sites across the U.S.
Potential Insurance Discounts through "Safer from Wildfires"
The California Insurance Commissioner is requiring insurance companies to give discounts to residential and commercial policyholders under the Safer from Wildfires framework. Learn more about the Safer from Wildfires framework.