Loved both segments of this video. I live on the coast in Marin. Yes we have fog and sea breezes with good humidity but when the wind turns around in the fall and rips down slope off Bolinas ridge reckon this place with plenty of tall grasses and thick under brush could burn with the best of them. I am part of citizens nonprofit group called the Bolinas Eucalyptus Project. We aim to remove twelve of,acres of Eucs and implement a native vegetation and habitat conversion for the zone. The trees tower over what would be our most critical relocation routes and as they age have developed a bad habit of falling across the roads bringing the power lines with them. I met you ol school friend Nic B out here and he is looped in with the project. Thanks Zeke for all your work on this channel!
Chico is a woodsy place. Lots of big old shade trees. You are doing well to harden your property. How do you feel about home retardant systems and fire wrap for homes? Would it be possible to do controlled burning in your neighborhood and even on your property? Quality listening. The fire degree needs to become available at UC Santa Cruz and San Jose State. Learn and teach. Hi Zeke Erika and kids.👋👱♀️🐾
Love the video. I'm 65 and still do my own weedeating. I'm on 7 acres in Northern California up on a hill. I spend the month of June weedeating down to the dirt approximately 200 to 300 feet from my house . Some areas 400 feet. There is no fuel for a fire. This years fuel was exceptionally tall. There is always a chance of a wildfire in extreme winds but I do what I can do. I get as much defensible space as possible. I've been watching all your Park fire videos and keeping updated and learning the areas history from you
GREAT INFORMATION. I wish local government would get off their ass, and make this information readily available to the public. It’s not a secret, but people are always surprised when you talk to them about home hardening. Keep up the good work.
In 2007 all my neighbors got sprinklers Porta ponds. Except me. When I asked why, they told me I'd done such a great job with being FireWise that I didn't need sprinklers. The fire did burn across my property, but my cabin is still standing.
I live in an urban environment in the PNW and this is good info. While interested in wildfire Ive wondered but never thought about hardening my home in a serious way. Thanks!
Thanks for the informative presentation . I live in SW Oregon in the WUI. Our town of Merlin is ranked #1 in fire hazard in the state of Oregon . From the end of march to Oct. the entire community is hyperviglent about fire. We depend on a private fire service and Oregon Dept. of Forestry for protection. A good number of people can’t afford the private fire service and even though they will put out a fire whether or not a property is insured. We need to focus on public education that is not condescending or punitive. I enjoy your no nonsense, scientific approach to fire Education. I believe there are several of us Merlinites who follow you. Thanks for all you do. Cheers
I bought a huge generator two years ago. Its 12.5kw and we did not suffer any loss in the SRC fire. We had oppressive smoke days and power was off for 8 days. I'm going to re roof this year with metal standing seam. I'm also going to plumb the edges of my roof line with sch. 80 pvc w sprinkler heads every 15'. Under the eaves. Ran off my well system w/o power, my generator should save my life's earnings. And save our lives. There will be no mercy if fire crosses the river here.
Fuel reduction around structures should become an annual code item in these fire-prone areas. And set up volunteer groups with tools and vests to help the elderly and disabled clear around their houses. It also should be written into the code for for house vents to have metal plugs or fireproof shutters attached to each vent ready to deploy during fires. A real horror you see as fires approach is the house with gutters full of dry leaves and sticks -- that is a certain fuse set asphalt shingles ablaze. This was a good study of ways to protect Chico, like the use of the golf course and a prescribed burn on the neighboring property to serve as a plug in the "green" space. With such mindfulness and engineering these fires can be greatly reduced. When in doubt, act!
Excellent presentation. The evolution of grass fire into neighbourhood fire atlast explained. I love how you take up the rake yourself from in town complacency.
Thank you, Zeke. Love knowing that Im not alone in having less-than-ideal fire prevention. Due mostly to physical and financial limitations, but the problem is there nonetheless. Great commentary, thank you.
Urban riparian cortidors could be an issue when it comes to habitat for fish and wildlife (Salmon, beaver, etc.). All parties involved need to be consulted prior to seasf onal burning efforts. I know in the Portland (OR) area Metro and associated county and city parks/natural areas professionals do have a prescribed burn program where they are trying to renovate disturbed areas into a design natural habitat. This region has some large urban/suburban natural areas (such as Forest Park, City of Portland/Multnomah County), major natural area in SW Beaverton (Cooper Mnt), Clackamas County (Mt Tabert)...etc. HOWEVER, there are numerous suburban areas at or near interface areas with forest/ag/fallow lands where the city or county has planning jurisdiction in the urban portion, but the adjoining open lands by are regulated by Oregon Dept of Forestry (public and private lands). Often these agencies have conflicting management goals. Then there are smaller cities/towns (outside the large urban areas like Portland) where the developed areas ARE the interface with larger land tracts (public and private) which are trully exposed to conflagration from a forest fire or open space brush fires. Your planning can address theses situations head on. However, most of these towns have very limited budgets. Thats where the state could do a better job in outreach and program development for controlled burns. Thank you for your presentation. This issue is becoming even more critical as insurance companies are starting to pull out of certain risk areas! I used to live in NW Oregon which exposed me (as an environmental advocate...salmon/beaver), but recrntly moved to Albuquerque, NM. I know fire is a big deal here, and feds do controlled burns on forest lands around the state. But I am not so sure about the city's efforts, though I am certain the city's fire dept has it on their priority planning...just not sure how advanced, and budgeting (and code enforcement). Lot of dry grasses on the edges (and large vacant lots) and in the surrounding hills. 😊
@@TheLookout1 Or maybe two woodsheds. In all seriousness, woodpiles are a real issue for people like me, living at a woodland/small town interface lot, like mine in Copperopolis, CA. I am very cautious about stockpiling wood. For you in the city, like you said, they are of less importance.
shallow well & Waterax BB-4 fire pump (440psi) $7,500ea many folk spend $50,000 new truck - get fire pumps, & pools, too deepwell: connect many fire pumps ebay 1,000 gallon pools $50ea ebay $100 smoke face mask and extra filters or if rich: $10,000 for oxygen face mask & tanks some rich folks i stall 40,000 concrete pool and connect sprinkler system siphen gas pump for car gas to run fire pumps keep in mind :: some utilities shut UTILITY power & water off get back up food to eat fire wood for winter if town burns down
Very nice presentation thanks a lot for sharing. I visited Chico some years ago, a friend is living there and I was really surprised about the park: it looked like a park in a European city. I appreciated that you showed the fire paths and the lidar + remote sensing analysis, very interesting. I live in Norway, but I love California and have visited many times, also some less travelled bits, and since I have friends there, the fire hazard worries me every year. For info: @blancolirio has extensively covered the Oroville dam situation, and also this year the emergence of the Tulare lake. @markfinanweather is in Sacramento and has a really nice and informative almost daily (and detailed) weather report. Cheers 🙂
Loved both segments of this video. I live on the coast in Marin. Yes we have fog and sea breezes with good humidity but when the wind turns around in the fall and rips down slope off Bolinas ridge reckon this place with plenty of tall grasses and thick under brush could burn with the best of them. I am part of citizens nonprofit group called the Bolinas Eucalyptus Project. We aim to remove twelve of,acres of Eucs and implement a native vegetation and habitat conversion for the zone. The trees tower over what would be our most critical relocation routes and as they age have developed a bad habit of falling across the roads bringing the power lines with them. I met you ol school friend Nic B out here and he is looped in with the project. Thanks Zeke for all your work on this channel!
Chico is a woodsy place. Lots of big old shade trees. You are doing well to harden your property. How do you feel about home retardant systems and fire wrap for homes? Would it be possible to do controlled burning in your neighborhood and even on your property? Quality listening. The fire degree needs to become available at UC Santa Cruz and San Jose State. Learn and teach. Hi Zeke Erika and kids.👋👱♀️🐾
Retardant can be good if you're around to apply it. A lot of sprinkler systems might fall short during critical winds. Wrapping cabins can work.
Love the video. I'm 65 and still do my own weedeating. I'm on 7 acres in Northern California up on a hill. I spend the month of June weedeating down to the dirt approximately 200 to 300 feet from my house . Some areas 400 feet. There is no fuel for a fire. This years fuel was exceptionally tall. There is always a chance of a wildfire in extreme winds but I do what I can do. I get as much defensible space as possible. I've been watching all your Park fire videos and keeping updated and learning the areas history from you
GREAT INFORMATION. I wish local government would get off their ass, and make this information readily available to the public. It’s not a secret, but people are always surprised when you talk to them about home hardening. Keep up the good work.
In 2007 all my neighbors got sprinklers Porta ponds. Except me. When I asked why, they told me I'd done such a great job with being FireWise that I didn't need sprinklers. The fire did burn across my property, but my cabin is still standing.
Veg Management in the Type1 socks & flip/flops! Priceless bro! \m/
Well done ☮
I live in an urban environment in the PNW and this is good info. While interested in wildfire Ive wondered but never thought about hardening my home in a serious way. Thanks!
Thanks for the informative presentation . I live in SW Oregon in the WUI. Our town of Merlin is ranked #1 in fire hazard in the state of Oregon . From the end of march to Oct. the entire community is hyperviglent about fire. We depend on a private fire service and Oregon Dept. of Forestry for protection. A good number of people can’t afford the private fire service and even though they will put out a fire whether or not a property is insured. We need to focus on public education that is not condescending or punitive. I enjoy your no nonsense, scientific approach to fire
Education. I believe there are several of us Merlinites who follow you. Thanks for all you do. Cheers
Good afternoon!
I bought a huge generator two years ago. Its 12.5kw and we did not suffer any loss in the SRC fire. We had oppressive smoke days and power was off for 8 days. I'm going to re roof this year with metal standing seam. I'm also going to plumb the edges of my roof line with sch. 80 pvc w sprinkler heads every 15'. Under the eaves. Ran off my well system w/o power, my generator should save my life's earnings. And save our lives. There will be no mercy if fire crosses the river here.
SRC? Is that a place? Somewhere that has a river?
Really great illustrating your own property. Folks find specific examples super helpful when discussing HH retrofits and best practices. 👍
I liked this video. Very informative. I’m hoping this is being done in Sonoma County too.
Thank you.
Fuel reduction around structures should become an annual code item in these fire-prone areas. And set up volunteer groups with tools and vests to help the elderly and disabled clear around their houses. It also should be written into the code for for house vents to have metal plugs or fireproof shutters attached to each vent ready to deploy during fires. A real horror you see as fires approach is the house with gutters full of dry leaves and sticks -- that is a certain fuse set asphalt shingles ablaze. This was a good study of ways to protect Chico, like the use of the golf course and a prescribed burn on the neighboring property to serve as a plug in the "green" space. With such mindfulness and engineering these fires can be greatly reduced. When in doubt, act!
Excellent presentation. The evolution of grass fire into neighbourhood fire atlast explained. I love how you take up the rake yourself from in town complacency.
Great video
If you find a 21 window VW van, you just won the lottery. Chico had many busses die there.
Very Cool.
👍👍
Thanks for sharing! Also yard work in crocs for the win 😂
Thank you, Zeke. Love knowing that Im not alone in having less-than-ideal fire prevention. Due mostly to physical and financial limitations, but the problem is there nonetheless.
Great commentary, thank you.
Thank you!☆☆☆
Urban riparian cortidors could be an issue when it comes to habitat for fish and wildlife (Salmon, beaver, etc.). All parties involved need to be consulted prior to seasf onal burning efforts. I know in the Portland (OR) area Metro and associated county and city parks/natural areas professionals do have a prescribed burn program where they are trying to renovate disturbed areas into a design natural habitat. This region has some large urban/suburban natural areas (such as Forest Park, City of Portland/Multnomah County), major natural area in SW Beaverton (Cooper Mnt), Clackamas County (Mt Tabert)...etc. HOWEVER, there are numerous suburban areas at or near interface areas with forest/ag/fallow lands where the city or county has planning jurisdiction in the urban portion, but the adjoining open lands by are regulated by Oregon Dept of Forestry (public and private lands). Often these agencies have conflicting management goals. Then there are smaller cities/towns (outside the large urban areas like Portland) where the developed areas ARE the interface with larger land tracts (public and private) which are trully exposed to conflagration from a forest fire or open space brush fires. Your planning can address theses situations head on. However, most of these towns have very limited budgets. Thats where the state could do a better job in outreach and program development for controlled burns. Thank you for your presentation. This issue is becoming even more critical as insurance companies are starting to pull out of certain risk areas! I used to live in NW Oregon which exposed me (as an environmental advocate...salmon/beaver), but recrntly moved to Albuquerque, NM. I know fire is a big deal here, and feds do controlled burns on forest lands around the state. But I am not so sure about the city's efforts, though I am certain the city's fire dept has it on their priority planning...just not sure how advanced, and budgeting (and code enforcement). Lot of dry grasses on the edges (and large vacant lots) and in the surrounding hills. 😊
Im surprised seeing so much fuel around your sheds. I live in rural El Dorado county. No shrubs or trees next to my home
So has the Park Fire burned any of the actual areas you showed video footage of? Horrible fire but maybe good chance to validate models and warnings.
Zeke needs to go back to his SBA meeting (Shed Builders Anonymous) and get rid of that leaning woodpile. 😂
That leaning woodpile is kind of its own shed. The problem is if I get rid of it, then my firewood is out in the rain. I guess I need a woodshed, too.
@@TheLookout1 Or maybe two woodsheds. In all seriousness, woodpiles are a real issue for people like me, living at a woodland/small town interface lot, like mine in Copperopolis, CA. I am very cautious about stockpiling wood. For you in the city, like you said, they are of less importance.
shallow well & Waterax BB-4 fire pump (440psi) $7,500ea
many folk spend $50,000 new truck - get fire pumps, & pools, too
deepwell: connect many fire pumps
ebay 1,000 gallon pools $50ea
ebay $100 smoke face mask and extra filters
or if rich: $10,000 for oxygen face mask & tanks
some rich folks i stall 40,000 concrete pool
and connect sprinkler system
siphen gas pump for car gas to run fire pumps
keep in mind :: some utilities shut UTILITY power & water off
get back up food to eat
fire wood for winter
if town burns down
You've got poke weed! Pull that nasty plant out! Very aggressive and toxic.
step 1 use bricks, not wood
Very nice presentation thanks a lot for sharing. I visited Chico some years ago, a friend is living there and I was really surprised about the park: it looked like a park in a European city. I appreciated that you showed the fire paths and the lidar + remote sensing analysis, very interesting. I live in Norway, but I love California and have visited many times, also some less travelled bits, and since I have friends there, the fire hazard worries me every year. For info: @blancolirio has extensively covered the Oroville dam situation, and also this year the emergence of the Tulare lake. @markfinanweather is in Sacramento and has a really nice and informative almost daily (and detailed) weather report. Cheers 🙂