Get Ready for Defensible Space Chipping

Just a reminder to everyone in the Assessment District that we will be starting the annual Defensible Space Chipping program starting on March 4th.

THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES TO OUR CHIPPING SCHEDULE FOR ALL AREAS IN 2013. Please refer to the newsletter that was sent out mid-January 2013 for the 2013 schedule and map to determine the appropriate time to place your vegetation out for us. We will not be by sooner, nor will we make second passes to come back.

2013 CHIPPING DATES

Put your vegetation out on roadways no sooner than two weeks and no later than day of your scheduled chipping. (Second passes will not be made)

Sheffield/Parma	March 4
Las Canoas	March 18
West Mountain	April 1
Westmont/Circle	April 15
Coyote Road	April 22
Las Tunas	April 29
Eucalyptus Hill	May 13
San Roque/Ontare	May 20
Sycamore Canyon/Las Alturas	May 28
Lower Riviera	June 3

Road Clearance is Done!

Our annual vegetation road clearance program has been completed for the 2012 year! We look forward to another successful year in 2013. Stay tuned to this blog and our website for news regarding the roads we will be clearing in 2013.

Thank you to all of the homeowners for your continual support and cooperation in helping reduce fuel loading and improve access for emergency equipment on the roadways treated this year.

2013 WFSAD Newsletter

The annual newsletter was sent out last week to all property owners in the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District (WFSAD). The Assessment District covers the Foothill and Extreme Foothill zones of Santa Barbara’s wildland urban interface. In addition to the chipping schedule, you will find a lot of information regarding the programs and projects provided by the district. The newsletter also contains material regarding defensible space and fire resistant landscaping. On the inside back cover, you will notice a defensible space checklist to help you maintain a safer environment around your home in the event of a wildfire. If you have any questions about defensible space, or would like to request a defensible space inspection, please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at (805)965-5254.

We hope you enjoy this year’s newsletter, and we look forward to continuing the successful projects within the Assessment District. Every day the residents of Santa Barbara are creating a more fire safe place to live, and it all starts with you!