Keeping Communities Firewise: The Importance of Annual Renewal
The NFPA’s Firewise USA® program continues to be one of the most effective community-based wildfire prevention efforts in the nation — and it’s playing a growing role
News, Media, and Editorial
As our team works to create a more resilient Los Angeles, we’ll post stories, videos, podcasts, and press information here in the MySafe:LA blog. Because we work throughout the Los Angeles region, we gain insight and experience into many different life experiences. Some of them are worth sharing. We hope you enjoy each post.
Strengthening Southern California’s Wildfire Future: MySafe:Riverside at the Inland Empire Regional Task Force Meeting
Approximately 400 individuals attended the Orton Center at the University of Redlands, with an additional 350 participating remotely, for the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task
Understanding Vulnerability Factors in Wildfire-Prone Areas of Riverside County
Riverside County faces severe residential wildfire risk. Multiple analyses identify Riverside as having the most properties at wildfire risk of any U.S. county—and the exposure is growing
What Makes Riverside Different from Northern California When It Comes to Wildfire?
Wildfires are a common part of life in California, but different areas experience them in unique ways. While the extensive forests in Northern California often
MySafe:Riverside Expands Fire Safety with Free Smoke Alarms Across Southern California
MySafe:Riverside, a division of the Safe Community Project, is taking bold steps to protect lives across Riverside County and the greater Southern California region. Through its
MySafe:Riverside Leadership Travels to Sacramento to Advance Wildfire Preparedness Efforts
On April 21st, MySafe:Riverside Executive Director David Barrett traveled to Sacramento to advocate for ongoing wildfire prevention support and to gain deeper insights into the implementation of Proposition
MySafe:Riverside Executive Team Advocates for Wildfire Safety in Washington, D.C.
In early April, MySafe:Riverside Executive Director David Barrett traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of a significant national effort to advance wildfire safety and community
Bridging Wildfire Awareness from LA to Riverside: MySafe:Riverside Executive Director Speaks at USC
Earlier this month, David Barrett, Executive Director of MySafe:Riverside, addressed the University of Southern California Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in a special presentation focused on the growing threat
Advancing the Fight: How CAL FIRE Is Enhancing Wildfire Response Across California
As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive across California, the demand for faster, smarter, and more coordinated fire suppression efforts has never been greater.
Understanding California’s “Zone 0” Regulations: What Homeowners Need to Know
In 2020, California enacted Assembly Bill 3074, mandating the creation of an “ember-resistant zone”—referred to as “Zone 0”—within five feet of structures in designated high fire
Building Firesafe Communities – Together
As wildfires grow more intense and unpredictable across Southern California, one thing is clear: no one can do this alone. Creating truly firesafe communities takes a
The LA Firestorm: A Wake-Up Call for Riverside County
In January 2025, a catastrophic firestorm swept across the Los Angeles basin, fueled by dry conditions, record-breaking wind gusts, and a dense accumulation of vegetation. The
