Learn About the New Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps!

📢 Attention Residents! Cal Fire has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) Maps, impacting cities, homeowners, and fire safety requirements. Join us to understand what this means for you and how to stay prepared. Hear from Cal Fire, Insurance Consumer Advocates and the California Department of Insurance.

To attend by Zoom please visit: https://sanbruno-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/86423307972

🔎 What You’ll Learn:

✅ How the new FHSZ maps impact your community
✅ Homeowner requirements for defensible space and fire-resistant construction
✅ Local fire department responsibilities and preparedness efforts
✅ Insurance impacts and fire prevention resources

🔥 New Requirements for Homeowners:

✔ Maintain 100 feet of defensible space around structures
✔ Use fire-resistant building materials for new construction
✔ Adhere to vegetation management regulations in high-risk areas
✔ Ensure accessible driveways and visible addresses for emergency responders

🚒 Local Fire Department Responsibilities:

✔ Conduct inspections and enforce fire safety codes
✔ Develop and update Community Wildfire Protection Plans
✔ Enhance fire prevention education and outreach
✔ Improve emergency response strategies
📲 Website for more details and to RSVP.

Sincerely,

Diane Papan
Assemblymember, 21st District