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Lakehills Fire Safe Council Community Bulletin
E L D O R A D O H I L L S , C A
• L A K E H I L L S E S T A T E S - A F I R E W I S E C O M M U N I T Y
• S O U T H P O I N T E - A F I R E W I S E C O M M U N I T Y
• L A K E R I D G E O A K S - A F I R E W I S E C O M M U N I T Y
August 2020
No Meeting
This Month
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Still hoping things will open up and we can see you on
these other dates:
-Tuesday, Sept. 8
-Sunday, Oct. 4
(Firewise BBQ)
-Tuesday, Oct. 13
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Please be aware during these dry, hot days! Do not add to the
wildfire danger. Sign up for CodeRed, PG&E’s PSPS and the Sheriff’s & CAL FIRE’s
agencies’ social media
Lakehills Fire Safe Council is a community organization. Join and Email us at: [email protected]
Please select Lakehills Fire Safe Council as your charity choice on Amazon Smile. Thanks to those who already partner! Make a donation to the Fire Safe Council every time you buy…Thanks!
<<REGISTER HERE>>
Reporting Numbers to Call
Report non-desired activities in a proper and timely fashion.
• Report illegal parking or traffic problems to the Highway Patrol (916) 861-1300.
• Report illegal parkland activities to State Parks (916) 358-1300.
• Report illegal activity on non-park properties to the Sheriff (530) 621-6600.
Even if we can’t see you face to face, the Fire Safe Council is still working and active. We had hoped to have a live meeting on August 11, but the stars didn’t align. Here are some of our activi-ties in this time of lockdown—besides watching the sunset:
Submitted Grant for Neighborhood Communications System Investigated Radio Neighborhood Watch Distributed monthly bulletin Updating the Community Wildfire Protection Plan
From late March to the present, is your life a bit different and maybe somewhat more challenging? All ages and stages have been affected by Covid-19 and the resulting adjustments. Hopefully, you’re weathering this stage with good health and only minor inconvenience. Many have found a way to give back in this unusual environment. One neighborhood group has made hundreds of masks; one neighbor shares calming photos of nature; another created a tiny lending library. These are positive can-do actions in an uncertain time! Here’s another: The EDH Chamber of Commerce enacted a program that is win-win: rebating 10% of monies spent at small businesses located in EDH and at other qualified Chamber members. Receipts that qualify will generate a 10% rebate to you or to your preferred non-profit organization. Each household is limited to $200 maximum (that’s $2,000 in total receipts). Receipts have to be dated May 1, 2020, or later. Groceries, utilities, gasoline & certain purchases are not eligible. Since this program started, the Chamber has received over $103,000 in receipts. They have $15,000 to fund this program. Do the math; there’s still funds available...but don’t procrastinate! There is a diverse group of non-profits where you can pay your rebate forward: El Dorado County Food Bank, CASA, EDH Chamber’s scholarship fund, Soroptimists, Upper Room Dining Hall, Rotary, and many, many other good causes. Check it out! What a great idea to reward us for keeping our dollars local in these crazy times! See page 3 and 4 of the newsletter for details. Read more at the Chamber: www.eldoradohillschamber.org
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What is the EDHFD’s Community Risk Reduction Division? As an overview, they work to provide a safe community for citizens and visitors of El Dorado Hills, Latrobe and Rescue. They recognize and prioritize local risks and invest resources (both emergency operations and prevention) to reduce this oc-currence and impact. Their accomplishments listed in this April-June 2020 report are pretty impressive:
Completed 197 site, building and fire protection plan reviews and 480 construction inspections
Completed 2,068 fire inspections of vacant parcels to ensure that the owner(s) complied with the District’s order to reduce the wildfire risk to adjacent homes and properties
Completed 54 fire and life safety inspections of residential and commercial occupancies
Worked with County of El Dorado officials to develop a memorandum of understanding regarding inspection responsibilities associated with the CA Building Standards Codes
Worked with County of El Dorado and area fire agency officials to implement the County Vegetation Management/Defensible Space ordinance and complaint process
Completed one 20-hour Level III Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course for 8 community members The Fire Safe Council applauds this very active presence and significant efforts. Our FSC has enjoyed support and a positive partner-ship with EDH Fire Dept., and especially with the Community Risk Reduction Division. Over the years, our organization has greatly benefitted from the support of different fire marshals and their effective staffs. They have a similar mission and objectives as the Fire Safe Council; they’re proactive! SUPPORT YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT!
The Lakehills Fire Safe Council posts on NextDoor (to the LakeForest group) and has a Facebook page. Please find us at www.facebook.com/LakehillsFireSafe. Monthly meetings are open to all.
NEW FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Announcing the first of the CAL FIRE Hawks, an S70i helicopter, is now in service and ready to take to the skies. Born a BLACK HAWK helicopter, the Sikorsky FIREHAWK aircraft relies on its proven military design
to endure the unrelenting physical stresses demanded of the aerial firefighting and utility missions. The S-70i FIREHAWK helicop-ter brings extra power margin when dropping water or inserting firefighters at the fire line; 4 g maneuverability when fully loaded; a stronger airframe; and greater water drop control. It can be quickly reconfigured in flight for search and rescue, hoist rescues and medical transport, even with its 1,000-gallon external water tank attached. Flies in HIGH WINDS, SMOKE OR NIGHT SKIES!
FUEL BREAKS WORK! The Hog Fire is an excellent example of how a strategic fuel break can help prevent a devastating wild-fire from entering a community. Watch video to learn how CAL FIRE uses fuel breaks to slow or reduce the spread of fire.
https://twitter.com/CAL_FIRE/status/1288895843563524097
A new way to view a familiar message -
WATCH THIS CLEVER VIDEO
with miniature animated animals, trees and creatures great and small—all fashioned from paper. The setting is a desk, magically progressing from a push pin forest to a savanna, to a bird sanctuary and then to swimming fish! The video is from National Geographic and was created by Mome Ani-mation. Its message about humans’ effect on nature is not subtle! The iconic World Wide Fund for Nature’s panda makes a guest appearance at the conclusion of the video.
https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/short-film-showcase/00000154-0be6-ded6-a3f4-dbee93690000
2020 INCIDENTS:
El Dorado Hills CHAMBER CA$H
Recovery Rebate
Shop Local = Get Paid!
These are challenging times for our community, as we deal with the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). While practicing social distancing to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, it is also critical that we continue to support our local businesses and organizations. With the generous investment of our Premier Partners, we are pleased to announce the El Dorado Hills CHAMBER CA$H Recovery Rebate, where you get paid to shop!
Beginning May 1, 2020, for every $100 you spend in 95762 or at EDH Chamber Member Businesses, you receive $10 cash back or can donate it to your favorite local nonprofit in El Dorado County, including the Chamber Scholarship Fund.
How El Dorado Hills CHAMBER CA$H Recovery Rebate works: - Make purchases at locally-owned businesses in 95762 or at EDH Chamber Member
Businesses. Check businesses’ current hours of operation via their website, social media, or calling them directly.
- Save your receipts to get $10 back on every $100 spent, up to $200 cash back.- Send your receipts and this CHAMBER CA$H Form to: El Dorado Hills Chamber of
Commerce, Recovery Rebate, 2085 Vine Street, Ste. 105, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 or [email protected]
- Earned CHAMBER CA$H will be mailed to you or donated to the nonprofit of your choice in El Dorado County within 10 business days of receipt.
Recovery Rebate Details: - Maximum $200 rebate check per household- Receipts (original or copied) dated May 1, 2020 or later qualify- Excludes receipts from: grocery stores, gas/fuel, utility payments, memberships,
payment on accounts. EDH Chamber reserves the right to determine qualifyingbusinesses with the program focus on locally-owned, small businesses.
- Maximum of $15,000 available in Recovery Rebate funds to be distributed- Rebate check or donation receipt will be sent within 10 business days
Thank you for helping to support our local economy with purchases now, buying gift cards for later, or making someone’s day with a gift. Think of it as getting paid to buy local!
#KeepItLocal365 #StrongerTogether #ElDoradoHillsChamber
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Mailing address: ______________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ______________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________________
Email address: ________________________________________________________________
Total amount of receipts: _______________________________________________________
Please enclose the originals or copies of receipts. For every $100 in qualified* receipts, we will:
__ Mail you CHAMBER CA$H within 10 business days OR
__ Donate to your local non-profit of choice (name)___________________________________Donations to the El Dorado Hills Chamber Scholarship Fund for local high school seniors are greatly appreciated.
Receipts must be dated May 1, 2020 or later to qualify. Maximum of $1,000 in receipts from any one business.
Limit of $200 in earned CHAMBER CA$H per household.
Ineligible receipts include: grocery stores, gas/fuel, utility payments, payment on existing
accounts. *The EDH Chamber reserves the right to determine qualifying businesses.
Send your receipts along with this form to:
El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce Recovery Rebate 2085 Vine Street Ste. 105
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 [email protected]
Thank you for supporting local businesses!
#KeepItLocal365 #StrongerTogether #ElDoradoHillsChamber
El Dorado HillsCHAMBER CA$H
Recovery Rebate
www.eldoradohillschamber.org
