RESOURCES
Prepare for Fire with Calfire
Learn how to be ready for wildfire and create a defensible space in your property with Calfire.
Be evacuation ready (Zoneheaven)
When we are under wildfire threat, we need to be ready and know our evacuation routes, and identify our routes with the Community Zoneheaven tool.
ALERTWildfire is a real-time camera located all over the state, fires can be spotted live.
This helps discover, locate, and confirm fire ignition by quickly scaling fire resources up or down. Monitor fire behavior during containment. It helps evacuations through enhanced situational awareness.
Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ)
Identify the areas that are on Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Request an AB 38 Defensible Space inspection
Take the defensible space self-assessment survey to determine how prepared your home is for wildfire and learn what steps you can take to better prepare your home for wildfire.
San Mateo County Climate Ready
The Climate Ready Team focuses on both reducing our emissions through Climate Action Plans and preparing for the effects of climate change through the Climate Ready Collaborative.
trees.com
They have the largest database of trees to help people learn about all the trees that can flourish in your community
Komodo Fire Systems
Komodo Fire Systems was founded by Silicon Valley pioneers in green technology who have over two decades of expertise in the field.
Environmentally-friendly, water-based, non-toxic, non-hazardous fire fighting solutions
The Forest Service plays an important role in each of the national federal interagency coordinating groups addressing invasive species.
The Forest Service works with partners at all levels to respond to and manage invasive species, as well as other native pests and diseases, that threaten the lands and waters of the United States.
CUTTER LAW P.C. LAWYERS have put together a great safety guide for people who live in areas that are at high risk of wildfires.
Local Nurseries
The nurseries of Half Moon Bay enjoy an ideal climate, the beauty of the Coastside and the tradition of growing beautiful gardens for over 50 years. Half Moon Bay Nursery, Bongards and Yerba Buena, offers an extensive selection of gorgeous Natives for any garden, community plants and other gardening accessories. Growing and supplying quality specimen size trees and shrubs for landscapers and the general public, helping to craft beautiful mature landscapes.
SelecTree
SelecTree is a tool to help you have more accurate information and pictures about the nearest tree in your neighborhood, characteristics you have seen are important identify the correct tree, tree shape, leaf form, etc. 🌴🌲🌳
Check it out!
Cal-IPC works to stop the spread of invasive plants across California.
Cal-IPC provides science-based tools and information to help land managers and others make the best choices by categorizing plants that threaten California’s natural areas.
Find Out more about the native Plants of California
A website you can use to learn about plants that grow wild in California (both native plants and weeds)
Information in Calflora comes from many sources: the Consortium of California Herbaria, iNaturalist, public agencies, non-profits, scientists, private donors, and you!