Fire Safe Council General Meeting

When: Thursday, March 14th, 10:30am

Where: County Operations Center Campus at 5530 Overland Avenue, Room 124 (1^st Floor), San Diego, CA 92123

Presentation: Fire Resilient Landscapes in Urban Areas
Presented by: Luca Carmignani, Fire Advisor, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
California’s landscape will always be characterized by wildfires, making homes and properties vulnerable to their impacts. A key component of wildfire preparedness involves proper placement and maintenance of the vegetation surrounding the home. Understanding how fires approach a house and potential vulnerabilities is critical for designing fire-resilient communities. In this presentation, we will discuss key concepts and strategies to create a fire-resilient but aesthetically pleasing landscapes.