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California Fire Safe Council
Home hardening & defensible space
Statewide nonprofit supporting local Fire Safe Councils, community wildfire protection and grant programs.
| Type | Home hardening & defensible space |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Statewide |
Guide / ebook
Free guide: defensible space zones explained
Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 in plain English, and what to do in each.
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