Achievements

2023 - Year 1

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2022 - Year 0

October 12 - Approved as a nationally recognized Firewise USA program participant! Download certificate for insurance

September 14 - 25 Volunteer Hour Worksheets. At a glance 900+ hours worked and $109,000 invested by our Kingvale residents. 

September 7 - Shared the Evacuation Zone Map 

September 3 - Informal Community Work Day. Canvassed residents outside of KPOWU but in our Firewise zone about participating. 100% support from those we talked to. Greenwaste dumpster #4 filled 

August 27 - Community Work Day  with 60 hours logged on green waste removal, dumpster loading and brush and tree clearing. Green waste dumpster #3 filled

August 26 - Firewise Committee Meeting and conducted a Community Wildfire Risk Assessment with Eric Horntvedt (TFPD) and Pat Leach (Nevada County Firesafe Council) 

August 12 - Community Work Day with 55 hours logged working on dead tree removal & green waste clearing. Filled a green waste dumpster with large rounds from trees taken down by PG&E, older dead hardwood and raked pine needles. Green waste dumpster #2 filled

July 2 - Community Education Event at the KPOWU Shareholders meeting. Bob Belden from TFPD talked about fire safety essentials for our area. We explained the reasons to become a Firewise community and asked for volunteers: 33% of cabin owners signed up to participate!
Green waste dumpster #1 filled