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Recognizing these barriers, many communities across California are taking matters into their own hands through grassroots initiatives like Firewise communities. These groups foster collaboration among neighbors, homeowners, and local organizations to implement fire mitigation strategies tailored to their unique environments.
Firewise communities focus on education, shared resources, and joint efforts to maintain defensible space around homes and landscapes. For example, residents might clear underbrush, create buffer zones, and participate in prescribed burns under guided supervision.