What RESA Is Doing
- We are a FireWise USA certified community.
- We host brush chipping events @ the Pavilion (spring and fall).
- We perform a road edge trimming and hazardous fuel removal project drive-through the community (late spring, early summer).
- We host Wildfire Preparedness Workshops, led by SCCFD at the Pavilion, to help inform members and prepare their homes in case of a fire.
- Reference: SCCFD Wildfire Preparedness Workshop 4/23/26
What You Can Do
- Follow the Safer from Wildfires 10 step program such as reducing vegetation and overgrowth near your house.
- Create defensible space in conjunction with your neighbors.
- Create a neighborhood road/fire safety group.
- Plan your exit route.
- Know in advance what you do and do not need to take with you in an evacuation.
- Do not try to enter the area if there’s an active fire.
- Drive only one vehicle when you exit.
- Do not attempt to exit with a trailer or RV.
FireWise USA Community
Redwood Estates has been a member of the FireWise USA program since 2020. Not only do the efforts here help in reducing fire risk throughout the community, but it can increase the likelihood of getting fire insurance coverage and/or a reduction in your premium costs.
Redwood Estates Firewise 2025-2026 Certificate
FireWise USA Program Information
This program requires community members to help lead the initiative. If you are interested in joining the effort, please email officemanager@redwoodestates.info
Brush Abatement
Per our agreement with Firewise USA we have an annual commitment to reducing hazardous fuels in our community. In order for us to count that effort toward our annual FireWise USA commitment, we need to track and report it, link below:
Reflective House Numbers
You will greatly assist first responders by installing reflective house numbers indicating your street address. Santa Clara County Fire recommends that residents use four inch (4”) tall black or blue colored numbers on a white reflective background. The sign should be posted at the roadside. See example below:
