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<big>'''OFG Fire Hazard Zone Resources & Fire Resistant Landscaping'''</big>
 
<big>'''OFG Fire Hazard Zone Resources & Fire Resistant Landscaping'''</big>
 
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Careful landscaping can be used to minimize the ignition and spread of fires near homes and structures. Landscaping that employs the principles of Ocean Friendly Gardens can also help with soil stabilization and water quality protection before and after fires. Please stay tuned for an updated Ocean Friendly Gardens criteria check list that includes fire resistant landscaping techniques. See below for some key resources in the meantime.
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Careful landscaping can be used to minimize the ignition and spread of fires near homes and structures. Landscaping that employs the principles of Ocean Friendly Gardens can also help with soil stabilization and water quality protection before and after fires. If you are located in a fire hazard area, please consider building an Ocean Friendly Garden using our newly updated [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J9mRfooijzEdAzCcJrqD6Z8u5nbVhgd_/view?usp=sharing criteria check list including fire resistant landscaping techniques]. Learn about additional resources and safety tips below.  
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*'''Plant Lists: Fire Resistant and Prohibited Flammables'''
 
*'''Plant Lists: Fire Resistant and Prohibited Flammables'''
 
**California
 
**California
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**LA County Fire Department [https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/forestry-division/forestry-fuel-modification/ Fuel Modification Resources]
 
**LA County Fire Department [https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/forestry-division/forestry-fuel-modification/ Fuel Modification Resources]
 
**California Native Plant Society's [https://www.cnps.org/give/priority-initiatives/fire-recovery Fire Recovery Guide]
 
**California Native Plant Society's [https://www.cnps.org/give/priority-initiatives/fire-recovery Fire Recovery Guide]
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**Marin Municipal Water District and Green Gardens Group's [https://greengardensgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/G3_MMWD-Book5_FINAL_sm.pdf Watershed Approach to Landscaping]. pp. 22-23
 
*'''Property Maintenance in Fire Hazard Zones'''
 
*'''Property Maintenance in Fire Hazard Zones'''
 
**CalFire's [http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Defensible-Space/ Maintain Defensible Space]
 
**CalFire's [http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Defensible-Space/ Maintain Defensible Space]
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**National Fire Protection Association's [https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Wildfire/Firewise-USA Firewise USA Program]
 
**National Fire Protection Association's [https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Wildfire/Firewise-USA Firewise USA Program]
 
**US Forest Service's [https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire/fac Fire Adapted Communities]
 
**US Forest Service's [https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire/fac Fire Adapted Communities]
*'''Current OFG Criteria'''
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*'''Post-fire Mudslide Preparation and Response'''
**[http://www.beachapedia.org/images/d/d1/OFG_Criteria.pdf Summary sheet]
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**The US First Responders Association's [http://www.usfra.org/group/disasterpreparedness/forum/topics/landslide-and-mudflow-safety Landslide and Mudflow Safety Tips]
**[http://www.beachapedia.org/images/1/15/OFG_Criteria_Best_Practices.checkboxes.with_intro.pdf Full detailed check list]
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**American Red Cross' [https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PDF_s/Preparedness___Disaster_Recovery/Disaster_Preparedness/Landslide/Landslide.pdf Landslide Safety Checklist]
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**DirectRelief's [https://www.directrelief.org/2018/01/santa-barbara-county-issues-public-health-advisory-for-areas-impacted-by-mudslide/ After the Mudslide, Protecting Public Health]
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*'''Surfrider's Ocean Friendly Gardens Criteria'''
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**Criteria for [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J9mRfooijzEdAzCcJrqD6Z8u5nbVhgd_/view?usp=sharing OFG's in Fire Hazard Zones]
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**Original [http://www.beachapedia.org/images/d/d1/OFG_Criteria.pdf Summary sheet]
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**Original [http://www.beachapedia.org/images/1/15/OFG_Criteria_Best_Practices.checkboxes.with_intro.pdf Full detailed check list]
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**Additional [https://www.surfrider.org/programs/ocean-friendly-gardens OFG Resources]
 
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Revision as of 17:01, 13 December 2018


OFG Fire Hazard Zone Resources & Fire Resistant Landscaping

Careful landscaping can be used to minimize the ignition and spread of fires near homes and structures. Landscaping that employs the principles of Ocean Friendly Gardens can also help with soil stabilization and water quality protection before and after fires. If you are located in a fire hazard area, please consider building an Ocean Friendly Garden using our newly updated criteria check list including fire resistant landscaping techniques. Learn about additional resources and safety tips below.