FHSZ Resources and Information

Additional information and resources:

Department of Insurance Information:

• CAL FIRE hazard maps do not affect insurance rates
• Department of Insurance - Safer from Wildfires guidelines

State Level Guidelines and Information:

• Ready for Wildfire -CAL FIRE
• Fire Wise USA Resources
• Office of the State Fire Marshal

Landscaping Information:

• Sustainable Defensible Space Landscaping
• Planting Safety Guide

Structure and Code Information:

• California Building Standard Codes
• State Fire Marshal Building Material Listing
• Protecting people, property, and pets

Additional Guides and Checklists:

• Defensive Space Home Hardening Resource Guide
• Wildfire: How to prepare my home checklist

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