OTFSC Newsletter #15 | December/January 2017/18

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CFIP: Grants to Help Finance Dead Tree Removal

CFIP (California Forest Improvement Plan) is a branch of CalFire that offers grants to homeowners who need help in removing dead trees among other things. read more
Also read about EQIP Grants. read more

Removal of Slash After Trees are Felled

The Forest Service is initiating a proposal for further removal of slash and debris that remained after the felling of dead trees. Read the announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Burnie's Nest

The focus of the FireSafe Council is twofold. The first is to secure grants for immediate tree mortality problems. Second is to develope a CWPP (Community Wildfire Protection Plan) to create a template for fire mitigation projects. How can you help the planning process?

Help Silver Fire Victims!
The Silver Fire in October destroyed three homes in Squaw Valley. Over $3,136 has been raised to help the victims. This is an ongoing fundraising effort. Anyone who would like to contribute can send donations to the Mountain Valley Fire Department at P.O. Box 427, Dunlap Ca, 93621. Make checks payable to Mountain Valley Fire Department. Make sure you designate what the money is for by putting a note that it is for the Silver Fire.

Dunlap Parade! A Yearly Tradition

The Oak to Timberline FireSafe Council was part of the Dunlap Christmas Parade, a yearly tradition sponsored by the Dunlap Community Center. Smokey and Burnie were both in the parade and the Gingerbread Village made an appearance. It was an excellent teaching tool in explaining the CWPP
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Congressional Tax Plan Could Hit Wildfire Victims Especially Hard

"The House passed a version of the tax plan that repeals the deduction for personal casualty losses due to fire."

Read the article by Claire Zillman of Fortune Magazine.

Watch this TED Talk about why wildfires are getting worse.

As California burns, state tells electric companies to shape upl Read more

Additional articles:

Oak to Tibmberline FireSafe Council is focused on building fire safe communities. Thus a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is being written, one that identifies areas of danger that will need mitigation. Community input is important to help us identify areas and get grants. You can join in the effort, CWPP will be part of every newsletter and posted on the website. Look for "Burnie's Nest" each month to see our progress and how you can be of help.

Removal of Slash After Trees are Felled

Burnie's Nest

Dunlap Parade! A Yearly Tradition

Congressional Tax Plan Could Hit Wildfire Victims Especially Hard

As California burns, state tells electric companies to shape upl Read more

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