Al Tahoe neighborhood defensible space clean up August 22-23

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and August 23, the Al Tahoe Community will participate in a Neighborhood Clean-up Work Day Event. The two-day event is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day and is part of their efforts to become a Firewise USA certified district.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Tahoe Douglas Fire District Zephyr Chipping crews will be in Al Tahoe both days to assist homeowners with creating good defensible space around their properties and will show homeowners how to apply Firewise strategies to reduce wildfire risk.

The crews are available for shrub removal, tree trimming and limbing from the ground, small diameter tree removal (at their discretion), and curbside chipping (No pine needle removal, please).

If you would like to “pre-arrange” the crew’s service, you may fill out a form to request free crew time. There is no guarantee that the crews will make it to your property due to demand. Forms will be available on the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue website www.cityofslt.us/fire

You may also print a PDF version of the form, fill it out, and a member of the Al Tahoe Firewise Team will input your responses from your printed form. Forms can be dropped off at Fire Station 2 at 2951 Lake Tahoe Blvd by Thursday Aug 20.

Also, the Firewise committee is seeking nominations at for a senior homeowner or disabled community member to have their home be selected as a “demonstration” property. Nominations or questions are welcomed at altahoefirewise@gmail.com