Fire Mitigation
Purpose
To explore a business case for biomass processing in the region.
Action Items
Apply for at least two wildfire mitigation grants (FEMA BRIC, CSFS) in 2026 to fund defensible space projects for residents/businesses
Not StartedConvene a homeowners insurance roundtable with state regulators and providers to address wildfire-related coverage challenges
Not StartedEngage the Forest Service to encourage new businesses that can harvest dead beetle kill and process it into usable goods (e.g. flooring)
Not StartedEstimate woody biomass production from forest health protection
Not StartedEvaluate emerging uses of biomass
Not StartedEvaluate the type of biomass that exists in our forests
In ProgressExpand slash drop-off and chipping programs to two additional locations by 2026
Not StartedFully update and implement a county-wide CWPP, with measurable actions compared to the 2008 plan
Not StartedHold annual multi-county evacuation drills to test emergency response
Not StartedHost annual fire mitigation workshops for residents and businesses
Not StartedIdentify and implement at least two new fuel break projects in high-risk areas by 2027
Not StartedIdentify partners in the existing supply chain and current uses for woody biomass
Not StartedIdentify viable sites to host a biomass processing business
Not StartedIncorporate hazard mitigation standards into county land use codes
Not StartedPartner with utilities to underground or harden power lines in high-risk zones
Not StartedPilot a Firewise Neighborhood Certification campaign with at least 3 neighborhoods by 2027
Not StartedMeetings
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