Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District 10545 Armstrong Ave Ste

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District 10545 Armstrong Ave. , Ste. 200 Mather, CA 95655

Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Metro Fire Presenter: Michelle Cummings, Public Education Technician

What is a CWPP? A Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a mechanism for communities to address their wildfire risk, promoting collaboration and local action.

Metro Fire CWPP: Overview • FEMA is funding the CWPP, a geoportal and EIR • Stakeholders in the CWPP include decisionmakers in affected agencies in the District [Cities, County Departments] • District is using the consulting team of Ascent, Intterra, and Wildland Resource Management • Draft Plan is expected mid-December, geo-portal in January, DEIR in April

CWPP: Three Basic Criteria 1. Collaboration - Local government representatives State government representatives in consultation with federal agencies, and Other interested parties 2. Prioritize Fuel Reduction - Recommend types and methods of treatment - Protect one or more at-risk communities and essential infrastructure 3. Address Structural Ignitibility - Recommend measures to reduce ignitability of structures throughout the plan area

What area is Covered by the CWPP? • Covers almost entirety of Sacramento County (not City) • Formed in 2000 • Governed by 9 Board of Directors • Most of the American River Parkway

CWPP: A Collaborative Process • Establish a Community Base Map • Agree upon wildfire risks in the District • Develop a set of projects to reduce risks – – Fuel (vegetation) Structural ignition Emergency response enhancements Changes to codes, public education, incentives for property owner action • Prioritize projects • Determine roles and responsibilities, and funding • Monitor, adapt, improve, update plan

Results-Outcomes • • Shared vision of current situation Open statement of priorities Common, shared path for improvement Greater collaboration with partners/stakeholders • Increased potential for funding/efficiency

Metro Fire’s CWPP Process and Schedule Follow the progress at www. metrofire. ca. gov