Redding City Council to approve new community wildfire protection plan

Redding City Council to approve new community wildfire protection plan | News [Video]

At Tuesday night’s Redding City Council meeting, city leaders will hear from Deer Creek Resources, a Chico-based group of prescribed fire planning experts, about Redding’s wildfire risks to help landowners and communities prepare for wildfires.

REDDING, Calif. – Tonight, the Redding City Council is set to approve and authorize a new Community Wildfire Protection Plan aimed at enhancing the city’s preparedness and defense against future fires.

This new plan builds on the existing fire management framework and focuses on better mitigating wildfire risks in the region.

Plan Focuses on Prevention and Risk Mitigation

The Community Wildfire Protection Plan, prepared by Chico-based Deer Creek Resources, will be presented to the city council tonight. Deer Creek Resources is a group of prescribed fire planning experts who use advanced mapping and scientific strategies to assist landowners and communities in preparing for wildfires.

The plan outlines Redding’s general wildfire risks and identifies specific areas where a wildfire could potentially spread into residential and …

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