Are you concerned about the potential for wildfires in
your community?
Become Part of the Solution!
The Santa Clara County FireSafe Council (SCFSC) is
joining forces with concerned community members and organizations to
coordinate local FireSafe councils to help protect homes, communities and
the environment from wildfires.
Organizing a new FireSafe Council is an important cause
and a rewarding experience. Your time and dedication can help bring more
federal funding to Santa Clara County for much needed wildfire prevention
projects such as chipping and outreach and education. Starting a FireSafe
Council in your area does require a commitment of effort and time. To help
new councils get started, SCFSC will provide support to assist your group
take the lead in creating this valuable community resource.
Santa Clara County FireSafe Council
Support/Coordination:
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Provide education materials for meetings and
community events, including wildfire prevention for children and seniors
and creating Defensible Space
around your home.
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Help organize your council and community
events and, if funds are available, provide a part-time contract
coordinator for your area.
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Provide speakers for your meetings.
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Fund chipping programs
or other projects in your community (if funds are available for this
purpose).
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Provide one or more Web pages on our Web site
for your council.
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Accept tax-deductible donations on your
behalf and disburse the funds as needed.
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Act as your fiscal sponsor for federal grant
applications for your programs and projects so you can apply for federal
grants without becoming a separate non-profit organization.
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Help raise funds from local organizations and
companies for your programs and projects and provide assistance and
examples of federal grant applications for your programs and projects.
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Provide initial bookkeeping and accounting
support.
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Help you incorporate and register as a
separate non-profit organization if needed.
Community Group Role/Responsibilities:
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Engage friends and neighbors who share your
interest in preventing wildfires to become involved in the council.
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Send one or more representatives to our
monthly meetings and report on your plans and progress.
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With our guidance, lead the effort to
organize your own wildfire prevention events and projects.
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Write grant applications and funding requests
for projects in your community.
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Keep attendance lists and summaries of your
meetings.
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Provide information needed for grant reports.
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Once you receive funding, begin to pay your
own expenses and SCFSC expenses for your group and manage your own
bookkeeping and accounting.
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Follow the SCFSC ByLaws
and Policies and Procedures and the
California Fire Safe Council
guidelines and requirements.
Next Steps:
To get started, e-mail
Jenn Viane Riese or phone
(408) 975-9591. Talk with your friends and neighbors to find others who
share your interest in preventing wildfires and protecting your community.
If you live in the East Foothills east of Milpitas and
San Jose, click here for an East
Foothills FireSafe Council Flyer! (PDF File)
For more information on the Santa Clara County FireSafe
Council: SCFSC Brochure
(PDF File), FAQs,
About Us, Photos from our
Community Events and
Chipping Programs. |
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Smokey Bear in the SCFSC booth at
the Celebrate
Milpitas
Art and Wine
Festival. Click here for more
photos.
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Santa Clara County and
Nearby Fire Safe Councils
East Foothills
FireSafe Council
For the East Foothills east of Milpitas and San Jose. EFFSC is
part of SCFSC.
Soquel
FireSafe Council
A new Santa Cruz County council.
South Skyline
Fire Safe Council
A new council for the area where San Mateo, Santa Clara and
Santa Cruz Counties come together.
Diablo
FireSafe Council
Covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
Fire Safe
San Mateo County
Covers all of Santa Mateo County.
San Benito
Fire Safe Council
Covers all of San Benito County. |