Ventura County Fire reminds area citizens to clear perimeters of brush

Deadline is July 1

 

Ventura County Fire requires homeowners and property managers to clear brush away from nearby buildings and maintain 100 feet of defensible space.

Letters have been sent in this regard to remind citizens in Ventura County to clear brush by June 1.

More than 18,400 parcels will receive Fire Hazard Reduction Program notices advising people to remove dry brush near open land where wildfires may occur.

This year, notices will include a Ready, Set, Go! safety checklist, defensible space zone map and a wildfire property assessment brochure to help people understand how to better prepare their home and property before a wildfire occurs.

Dead trees, poorly maintained properties and dry brush greatly increases the risk of fast-spreading, dangerous wildfires.

FHRP is designed to minimize fire danger by controlling the density and placement of flammable vegetation.

It not only helps protect Ventura County, but also provides a buffer zone for firefighters to operate should a wildfire threaten a home or property.

To find out if a parcel has been approved, visit VCFHRP.org.

For additional information on the Fire Hazard Reduction Program, call (805) 389-9759 or email to fhrp@ventura.org.