Memorandum
Date: April 22, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor
Subject: 10:00 A.M. - Consideration of Presentation by North Coast Opportunities Home Hardening Program
Executive Summary:
Home hardening is the process of making a residence more resistant to wildfires and ember intrusion. It involves strengthening the structure with fire resistant retrofits and creating defensible space that could ignite during a wildfire. Home hardening is important because it increases a home's chances of surviving and reduces the flame spread to neighboring homes. With the rise in wildfires and climate-related disasters, home hardening is a key step in improving safety and resilience.
NCO Program Manager Deanna Fernweh will present to your board the following highlights of the Home Hardening Program:
• Partners & Funders
• Process of environmental clearances
• Process of vetting contractors
• Program status update
• Brief overview of home hardening for all community members
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
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☒ Well-being of Residents ☒ Public Safety ☒ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☒ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Presentation Only.