Can you survive the next wildfire in Lake Tahoe? Yes, if your community is prepared.
The Lake Tahoe Basin’s firefighting agencies and UNR Cooperative Education have come together to promote the “Fire Adapted Community Concept.” This type of community has five elements:
1. Community Protection – Well-designed fuelbreaks and safe areas protect the community.
2. Defensible Space – Proper management of vegetation surrounding the home reduces the wildfire threat.
3. Access – Good access helps emergency responders arrive in a timely manner.