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A message from a Firewise Leader; Creating fire-adapted Lake Tahoe neighborhoods

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., April 30, 2025 – “Fire Adapted Communities.” “Firewise USA.” These buzzwords are making the rounds in Tahoe and residents are taking notice. Even more important, they’re taking action. If you’ve lived in Tahoe for more than a few years, you have felt the fear and anxiety from recent incidents – starting with […]

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Creating a Resilient Tahoe: Fire Adapted Communities for Wildfire Preparedness

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., April 28, 2025 – Three months ago, the devastation of the LA wildfires unfolded as flames spread from the chaparral into the neighborhoods of Palisades and Altadena. Living in Tahoe, residents face similar risks, and a team of Lake Tahoe fire, forestry, and conservation agencies say communities here have the chance to […]

Wrapping up the Fire Season

Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities Newsletter October 2024