Originally Published August, 2021
The Glendale Environmental Coalition is pleased to partner with the Sierra Club, Verdugo Hills Chapter, to bring you a free, four-part educational series on managing organic waste, landscapes, fire risk, and water use.
We hope you enjoy the recording of our webinar on learning how to maximize your wildfire protection. Learn about vegetation management and how to better protect your home and property from wildfires..
Speaker: Jeff Ragusa, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal for the City of Glendale
Originally Recorded: Wednesday, July 14, at 6:30pm
WEBINAR RECORDING:
RESOURCES:
City of Glendale Resources: Vegetation Management and Brush Abatement
City of Glendale Resources: Home Hardening
City of Glendale Resources: Fire Hazard Severity Zones in City of Glendale
CAL Fire Wildfire Action Plan, including home preparations before evacuation: https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/wildfire-action-plan/
Helpful Evacuation Checklists from Sonoma County : https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/make-a-plan/evacuation-timeline/
Post Fire Asbestos Info: “When older buildings burn, they can release asbestos fibers into the air, posing significant health risks to residents and first responders. This risk can lead to long-term respiratory issues, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Our team has created some resources that discuss the potential of asbestos exposure, how residents can protect themselves, and mesothelioma, the deadly disease caused by prolonged exposure.” – Mesothelioma Center
https://www.asbestos.com/news/2025/01/10/raging-california-wildfires-may-spread-toxic-asbestos/
https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/
County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s “Ready Set Go” website and downloadable PDF
GOATS TO THE RESCUE!
Introducing the Goats of Glendale from July’s BLEAT & GREET at Montrose Park! Glendale Fire Department is testing out using these wonderful helpers to help clear brush in Glendale. We hope they are around for the long haul!
Images & Video are courtesy of Glendale Fire Department.
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