Firewise – The Plan

Maxwell Community Three Year Firewise Plan

2026 Goal Area	Messaging	Planned Efforts
Improve compliance in the home ignition zones	Focus on 0-5 feet	Education and Outreach via · Community Meeting · Posted Flyers · Set up a demonstration (?)
Increase Participation in Fire Assessments	Encourage residents to sign up for a low-cost fire assessment through the fire district	Email to community with links to url to sign up
Common Area Fire Reduction	Increase awareness of the impact of combustible materials along roadsides and other common areas. “Pitch in to help our community stay safe”	Work days: Organize and send out notices to the community for one work day in 2026 – pick an area to work on. Organize community chipping effort and communicate via email and posted flyers (in public areas) to the community (Specifics TBD.)
Cistern Compliance and Signage	Increase awareness around requirements for cistern upkeep, maintenance, and markings	Education and Outreach: Email information to homeowners with cisterns on their property
Increase Evacuation Preparedness	Increase awareness around evacuation routes, go-bags, and personal evacuation plans.	In person meeting to walk through education with the community with a focus on new residents.

2027 Goal Area	Messaging	Planned Efforts
Home Hardening	Increase awareness around the positive impact of home hardening.	Education and Outreach (using what was successful in 2026): · Community Meeting · Posted Flyers · Set up a demonstration
Improve compliance in the home ignition zones	Focus on 0-5 feet Begin education on the next 2 zones	Education and Outreach via · Community Meeting · Posted Flyers · Set up a demonstration
Common Area Fire Reduction	Continue to increase awareness of the impact of combustible materials along roadsides and other common areas. “Pitch in to help our community stay safe”	Work days: Organize and send out notices to the community for one work day in 2026 – pick an area to work on. If successful in 2026, organize a community chipping effort and communicate via email and posted flyers (in public areas) to the community (Specifics TBD.)
Cistern Compliance and Signage	Continue to increase awareness around requirements for cistern upkeep, maintenance, and markings	Education and Outreach: Email information to homeowners with cisterns on their property
Increase Participation in Fire Assessments	Encourage residents to sign up for a low-cost fire assessment through the fire district	Email to community with links to url to sign up with emphasis on new residents.
Increase Evacuation Preparedness	Increase awareness around evacuation routes, go-bags, and personal evacuation plans	In person meeting to walk through education with the community with a focus on new residents.
2028 Goal Area	Messaging	Planned Efforts
Home Hardening	Increase awareness around the positive impact of home hardening and bring forward positive actions that residents can take to make improvements.	Education and Outreach (using what was successful in 2026 & 2027): Community Meeting Posted Flyers Set up a demonstration
Improve compliance in the home ignition zones	Focus on reaching further 0-5 feet compliance Deepen education on impact of all three zones	Education and Outreach via Community Meeting Posted Flyers Set up a demonstration
Common Area Fire Reduction	Continue to increase awareness of the impact of combustible materials along roadsides and other common areas. “Pitch in to help our community stay safe”	Work days: Organize and send out notices to the community for one work day in 2026 – pick an area to work on. If successful in 2026 & 2027, and funding is available, organize a community chipping effort and communicate via email and posted flyers (in public areas) to the community (Specifics TBD.)
Cistern Compliance and Signage	Continue to increase awareness around requirements for cistern upkeep, maintenance, and markings.	Education and Outreach: Email information to homeowners with cisterns on their property and include names of companies certified to inspect.
Increase Participation in Fire Assessments	Continue to encourage residents to sign up for a low-cost fire assessment through the fire district as needed.	Outreach to community with links to url to sign up with targeted emphasis on new residents and those that have not participated in the past.
Increase Evacuation Preparedness	Continue to increase awareness around evacuation routes, go-bags, and personal evacuation plans with an emphasis on both personal and community safety.	In person meeting to walk through education with the community with a focus on new residents.