The Crest Dehesa Harbison Canyon Granite Hills
Planning Group is taking action to reduce
wildfire risk
Crest, Dehesa, Harbison Canyon and Granite Hills face a higher risk from wildfire than 94% - 99% of communities in the United States, according to the US Forest Service assessment. We are under constant and serious threat from wildfire. Improving ' resistance to wildfire must be the highest priority.
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK IN CREST, DEHESA, HARBISON CANYON AND GRANITE HILLS
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Additional fire breaks which can be used as control lines in the event of wildfire are needed throughout the region. Much more aggressive use of fuel reduction and vegetation management are needed throughout the region.
San Diego County must take action to reduce the risk posed by the Stoneridge County Preserve, between Crest and Harbison Canyon. The Preserve needs fire breaks, access routes for fire equipment, and fuel reduction zones in areas adjacent to homes. |
Suncrest Truck Trail in Crest must be improved so it can serve as a 24-7, 365 alternate evacuation route, at the discretion of the incident commander in the event of catastrophic wildfire.
Additional fuel/vegetation clearance is needed along La Cresta Road, Mountain View Road, Harbison Canyon Road, and Dehesa Road so these routes can also serve as fire breaks and vehicles can evacuate safely in the event of wildfire. |
HOMEOWNERS AND LANDOWNERS CAN REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK, TOO
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Reducing risk in the Home Ignition Zone. The closer flames come to the home, the greater the risk of damage or destruction. Homeowners can take steps to reduce the risks of ignition near the home by removing dead material, creating horizontal and vertical spacing between plants, ensuring adequate space between trees and and the house, and more. Learn more
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Hardening the home. Steps can be taken to make the home itself more resistant to fire spread by flame or burning embers. Examples include the use of fire resistant siding, cleaning roofs and gutters of debris, avoiding the use of combustible lattice or other decorations near the home, installation of multi-pane or tempered glass windows, ensuring skylights are glass, and more.
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