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Protect Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke travels far and winds can shift unpredictably. Protect your lungs with an indoor air filter and change the filters in any air conditioner you might have. CARB guidelines will help you choose the best options. Take advantage of convenient maps and forecasts too.

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CAL FIRE: Avoid Summertime Mistakes

“Don’t do the right thing the wrong way!”

CAL FIRE will help you avoid common mistakes made every summer in a webinar July 24 at 11:30. Equipment, spark control, and lessons learned will all be covered.

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Clearing the Way in Kensington

The Diablo Firesafe Council has just completed three major projects in Kensington, finishing with the clearing of fuel behind the Kensington Hilltop School.

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4th of July Fireworks

A brief reminder of East Bay rules for fireworks: Contra Costa County does not allow any fireworks in the county. Not even sparklers.

A few places allow fireworks in Alameda County if they are certified Safe & Sane by the State of California.

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Partners in Wildfire Prevention: June 29

Diablo Fire Safe Council unveils its new website to better serve Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Fire prevention and preparedness just got more accessible for the East Bay.

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Free Wood and Brush Chipping

Get rid of flammable debris and dead wood with free curbside chipping services. Public agencies throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties provide chipping services at no cost. Check the options below to get started:

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Firewise Landscaping Webinar

Spring is officially here, which means planting, weeding, and clearing yards and gardens. A new UC Master Gardener webinar will help you create beautiful landscapes that also protect your home from wildfire.

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Our New Website

Diablo Fire Safe Council unveils its new website to better serve Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Fire prevention and preparedness just got more accessible for the East Bay.

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