Join Us April 25 to Learn More About Fire Safety
BHA is proud to partner with MySafe:LA as well as our local elected officials to bring you the Wildfire Education & Resource Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at St. Martin of Tours School. This free, family-friendly event will bring together experts, first responders, and local organizations to share practical information, answer questions, and help you better prepare your home and family for wildfire and other emergencies. Enjoy free food while gaining valuable insights and resources to strengthen safety and resilience in our community.
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Zone 0 Discussions and Meetings Resume
The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection will be meeting in Los Angeles on April 23 as discussions on Zone 0 regulations resume after a pause in public meetings. The last meeting held in December in Sacramento featured two presentations by Southern California organizations, Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains and Theodore Payne Foundation, who made the argument for Options 4 and 2 of the proposed draft regulations last updated in October. While final regulations have not yet been issued, the process is moving forward again, making this an important moment for our community to stay engaged as these rules continue to be shaped and refined. You can register to attend the meeting virtually with this link. BHA's position remains the same: we oppose a one size fits all mandate that would eliminate all vegetation within five feet of our homes.
BHA supports the research of Dr. Jack Cohen, which shows that homes are not lost simply because of nearby vegetation, but because of vulnerabilities within the “home ignition zone” — especially the first few feet around a structure where embers can ignite combustible materials. This science-based approach offers a practical, evidence-driven path forward that improves safety while allowing communities like ours to maintain thoughtful, well-managed landscapes rather than relying on one-size-fits-all vegetation removal policies. Learn more here.
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