South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) is looking for your input regarding the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map created by the California Department of Forestry and Fire (CAL FIRE).
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) website provides comprehensive information about the rollout of updated fire hazard severity zones within the Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Officials are seeking input from residents and stakeholders to review the information, and provide feedback.
In accordance with Government Code Section 51178.5, the City of South Lake Tahoe is mandated to facilitate public access to the proposed map and host a public comment period.
The map below was created by CAL FIRE under the direction of the State Fire Marshal. SLTFR does not control the creation of the map but is required to ensure the community has the opportunity to review and provide feedback.
California Government Code Section 51179(a) mandates that local agencies “shall designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones in [their] jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178.
These maps aim to provide valuable information for land use planning, building code enforcement, and wildfire risk mitigation strategies. Public input can help identify concerns, validate data, and improve the understanding of how these zones may impact residents, businesses, and emergency response planning.
Public participation is a vital part of this state-mandated process and contributes to a safer, more informed community.
To learn more, visit https://www.cityofslt.us/LRAFireHazardMap
Public comment can be submitted to fireinfo@cityofslt.us.
