Fire Safe Assistance for Some Citizens

The Union, Section A, Wednesday, April 20, 2011

“The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County is offering fire safe clearing assistance to low-income seniors and physically disabled residents of Nevada County at no cost.

The Special Needs Assistance Program provides defensible space clearing to qualified residents who are both physically and financially unable to create and maintain their property to meet defensible space requirements under state law.

Applicants are required to qualify for the service either as a senior citizen – over 65 years of age – or through medical disability.  All applicants must meet income guidelines established by the federal government for Nevada County.

The program provides up to eight hours of service for new clients and four hours of service for clients receiving prior assistance.  Service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis after applicants qualify.  With fire season just around the corner, now is the time to apply for help.  Crews will begin work for this fire season in May.

“Many citizens in our community are in need of help with creating defensible space,” said Executive Director, Joanne Drummond.  “We’re pleased to be able to offer this important service for those in need.”

For more information about creating defensible space or the programs offered to assist landowners by the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County visit www.areyoufiresafe.com or phone (530) 272-1122.  – Submitted to The Union

DEFENSIBLE SPACE TRAINING – FREE!

SAVE THE DATES:  5^th and 6^th of May 10 to 2-3 p.m. (4 hrs each day) Call and sign-up NOW – 265-6540 or 265-9746 or 272-1122

The Greater Cement Hill Neighborhood Association is partnering with the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County to provide free DEFENSIBLE SPACE TRAINING for the upcoming fire season that is just around the corner.

May 5^th will be an inside classroom training held at the Nevada County Consolidated Fire Station #84 on Coyote Street with a FREE lunch.  Information will be provided by many different agencies that fight and provide training in the state and Nevada County.  (4 Hours Max)

May 6^th will be field training held at homes in our area.  The participants will be able to make assessments of the safety issues presented and discussed on the previous day.  (4 Hours Max)

SO, call today, sign-up, and be fire safe!