2024 Tahoe Wildfire Preparedness Guide
The Tahoe Wildfire Preparedness Guide is funded by TOT-TBID Dollars at Work. This program funds projects that promote community vitality, takes care of the environment, and supports the economic well-being of North Lake Tahoe. Learn …
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USDA Forest Service conducts prescribed burns of piles in the forest. | USDA
Wildfires loom in the Tahoe region every summer. Smoke and fear fill the air. The Caldor Fire in 2021 caused the evacuation of 50,000 residents on the …
The Tahoe Wildfire Preparedness Guide is available in digital format for free at YourTahoeGuide.com/fire. You can download it, fill out the checklists, and post the resources section on your refrigerator. Save a copy of the resources and the Family Communication …
Smoky skies over Lake Tahoe in October 2020. | Kayla Anderson
Fingers crossed that we have a healthy and clean-air summer, but we all know that living in the Tahoe Sierra means the wildfire danger is real and with that …
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Utility companies may temporarily turn off power to specific areas to reduce the risk of fires caused by electric infrastructure during weather events, particularly when there is a high risk for wildfires. This action is called a Public …
Courtesy Fire Adapted Communities
From Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities
One of the first steps to being prepared for a wildfire is to understand what wildfire warnings and alerts mean.
Issued by different agencies, sometimes wildfire alert terminology can …
Courtesy Connecting Point
In Nevada and Placer counties and in the North Tahoe/Truckee, 211 Connecting Point operators provide community information to callers about wildfire preparedness, power outages including planned outages, winter weather resources, disaster readiness, smoking cessation and resources for …
Courtesy UNR Cooperative Extension
Courtesy Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
If a wildfire breaks out, will firefighters be able to save your home? Having defensible space around your home will mean the difference between whether firefighters can save your home or …
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Burning vegetation when clearing a property is often not allowed in the Tahoe Sierra due to the high threat of wildfires and requires a Burn Permit.
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All homeowners must verify that burning is allowed in their county …
Firefighters battle the 2021 Dixie Fire, which consumed 963,309 acres. | Courtesy CalFire
Tahoe Wildfire Preparedness Guide
By Katherine E. Hill
Tahoe Guide is proud to be able present the 4th annual Tahoe Wildfire Preparedness Guide as a standalone publication …
Smoke from the King Fire in the Tahoe Basin. | Mike Volmer, TRCD
Courtesy California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Signing up for emergency alerts will provide valuable time and information before a disaster occurs, helping to make sure you …
Courtesy Cal Fire
Be sure to follow local fire warnings and evacuation notices in the event of a wildfire. If you do become trapped in your home or car, or in the open, follow these tips to survive until help …
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If you need to evacuate, do not leave water running on your lawn or home, it diminishes water pressure in systems used by firefighters.
During the Caldor Fire in 2021, water purveyors around Lake Tahoe reported an alarming …
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Truckee Thursdays, June 20-Aug. 15. | TDMA
Tahoe's spring festival season is filled with excitement and the landscape blossoms with colorful celebrations for every age and interest. From vibrant cultural festivals showcasing the region's diverse heritage to family-friendly fun, there's …
WinterWonderGrass, April 5-7. | WWG, Tobin Vogesser
Get ready to tap your toes, feel the rhythm and be swept away by the magic of Tahoe's vibrant entertainment scene this spring. From soul-stirring music performances to lively festivals celebrating art and …
