We are a newly formed community group in Grass Valley, California, in the Washington/Hill area. Spurred by the disastrous fire seasons of 2017 and 2018, we organized this group to discuss fire safety concerns and find solutions together to reduce our collective risk.
Talking to each other and finding common ground
Signing up for Evacuation alerts
Identifying & maintaining evacuation routes
Understanding city codes
Establishing defensible space and making our homes fire-resistant
Community workdays
Finding resources to help each other
Educating ourselves on how to most effectively reduce fire risks
Talking & working with local officials
Frontpage SF Chronicle article highlighting our work, Sunday, June 30, 2019
Highlights from June 20, 2019, meeting (plus flyer for next meeting)
Highlights from May 29, 2019, meeting (plus flyer for next meeting)
We earned a grant for a community green waste haul-off.
Dozens of us worked to haul off 65 cubic yards of curbside green waste from 18 properties and assist 3 elderly or physically disabled community members with their properties.
Relaxed afterward with pizza and potluck.
Highlights from April 17, 2019, meeting (plus flyer for next meeting)
Highlights from March 17, 2019, meeting (plus flyer for next meeting)
Highlights from Feb 10, 2019, meeting (plus flyer for next meeting)
Highlights from Dec 20, 2018, meeting (plus flyer for next meeting)
Chair
Virginia Whitehead
Secretary
Christine Barnes
Treasurer
Judy Silberman
Registered Forester
Dario Davidson
Email: WaHillFire@gmail.com