Ventura County UCCE shares hard-working Natural Resources Advisor, Sabrina Drill with Los Angeles County. She has many projects to which she devotes much time . One of them is SAFE (Sustainable And Fire-SafE) Landscapes. This program has Sabrina working and collaborating with a wide base of people and groups throughout our state.
From this collaboration an enormous wealth of knowledge is available at http://groups.ucanr.org/SAFE/index.cfm, or by clicking on the Fire Information button on our home page. At the site you will find many ways to help reduce the possibility of fire damage or destruction to your home and much more.
Many of the suggestions offer other positive outcomes. One such example is using native plants. These plants are not only resistant to fire, but they also take less water, and grow slower. By planting these species around your home, you are reducing the threat of fire, saving water, and time spent on yard maintenance. Suggestions on steps to take throughout the year are broken down by season, helping to reduce the where, what and when panic that often accompanies large projects around the home.
Wildfires are always a danger in Southern California, and anytime is a good time to get started educating yourself and your family on steps to take to minimize the threat of damage and increase safety. Our website is a great place to start.