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Fire Presentation to Fire Board

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 16, 2020 with No Comments

This week we were pleased to present our 105 Years of Wildfire History to the Chino Valley Fire District Board of Directors. In the time of COVID–we are doing 100% virtual presentations. If your organization, homeowners’ association or service club would like a presentation–please reach out: info@HillsForEveryone.org. Image: A screen capture of five individuals sitting behind a black table physically distanced in a meeting.)

Wildfires, Survival Tips

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 22, 2020 with No Comments

This solid Los Angeles Times article talks about ways to survive wildfires… it isn’t clearing vegetation per se, it also includes having safe places for people to go during a wildfire (like a community green space) and hardening your home. This is especially important if you cannot escape a firestorm and become trapped, like the residents in Paradise. View the Los Angeles Times article.

September E-Newsletter

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 21, 2020 with No Comments

Check out the September edition of the Hills For Everyone e-newsletter. It covers wildfires with three mini-articles on where fires are likely to start, how to prep for an evacuation, and how to participate in an insurance hearing in October related to wildfire coverage. View the e-newsletter online.

July Means More Wildfires

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 2, 2020 with No Comments

Did you know that MOST wildfires near Chino Hills State Park start in July? Yep, nearly 22% of all documented wildfires ignite in July as found in our study. The Fourth of July and use of fireworks locally are part of the problem. As a reminder, we all want to celebrate our great country, but we do not want to risk our lives, homes and our parks by using fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in all communities surrounding the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor, … Read More

Fires in Puente Hills

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 12, 2020 with No Comments

It appears the reminder needs to be made that fireworks are illegal in all of the communities surrounding the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This is the second fire for the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority in or near its preserves in just as many weeks. Please do not set off fireworks, they impact wildlife, can easily start fires, and can lead to devastating wildfires. View the KTLA News cast.