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Learn how to protect your home and community from wildfires with Firewise! In this video, experts and residents share practical tips on fire mitigation, home safety, and simple actions that can make a big difference in wildfire preparedness.

Ember Attack

During a bushfire, embers will reach your home long before the flames do. Ember attacks are the most common way that houses catch fire. This short animation explains what embers are and how they are able to travel long distances and start new fires.

Firewise USA Presentation

Join Us in Protecting Our Homes and Community

Protect your home and community from the growing threat of wildfires by joining the Firewise USA® initiative! The Mesa Cortina Firewise Committee is committed to helping homeowners reduce wildfire risks in the following ways:

We can evaluate your home and provide suggestions to create a Firewise property through defensible space and using home-hardening strategies
Provide more educational resources
Help our neighborhood obtain County Grants available for tree mitigation and removal
We have upcoming community events to help—including a community Work Day on July 12 and preparing for County Chipping Week from July 21-25

Now is the time to take action. Learn how small, cost-effective changes can make a big impact in safeguarding your property and keeping our neighborhood wildfire resilient. Contact our community Firewise team at mesacortinafirewise@gmail.com.

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Residents Reducing Wildfire Risks

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Ember Attack

Firewise USA Presentation

Join Us in Protecting Our Homes and Community

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