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OUR MISSION

The Mission of the Willow Creek Fire Safe Council is to reduce wildfire risk and increase survivability by implementing fuels reduction
projects and encouraging residents of the Willow Creek area to make their homes, neighborhoods, and communities fire safe.

OBJECTIVES

Increase Community awareness and understanding of both the benefits and threats of wildland fire
Educate residents on ways to protect their lives and property from loss to catastrophic wildland fire
Generate individual and community action to reduce wildfire hazards and plan for emergency response
Reduce wildfire hazards by removing flammable vegetation around homes and evacuation routes
Enhance communication between the public, federal, state, county and local agencies to identify and prioritize hazardous fuels reduction projects and coordinate community planning
Develop and monitor a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the Willow Creek area to address hazard mitigation, community preparedness, structure protection, and wildfire response
Engage the youth of our communities in fire prevention by providing activities and education opportunities related to fire safety and protecting natural resources.