Press Release: Community Warning System CWS Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WCCFSC Applauds Contra Costa Grand Jury Report on Community Warning System Enhancements CONTACT:Ra Criscitiello, Secretary, West Contra Costa Fire Safe CouncilWCCFireSafe@gmail.com, (510) 779-7280 Richmond, CA – July 8, 2024 – The West Contra...

CPUC Letter to Contra Costa County Mayors and Councilmembers

January 25, 2024 RE: Undergrounding of High-Voltage Transmission Lines in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones By ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION  Dear Mayors and Council Members in Contra Costa County:  Thank you for your recent petition for the Undergrounding of...

2023 Accomplishments: West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council 

West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council  WCCFireSafe.org, Established: April 2022  Agency Liaison: Richmond Fire Chief Angel Montoya  Accomplishments Raising Public Awareness and Promoting FireWise Communities  Run by community volunteers ...

Becoming FireWise

Becoming a Nationally Recognized Firewise USA® Sitewww.firewise.org The Firewise USA® program provides a collaborative framework for neighbors to reduce wildfire risks at the local level. The national recognition program’s annual criteria are designed to empower...

Cost-Share Match Contributions

Matching Contribution Eligibility and Documentation Be a partner in wildfire prevention Contributions are critical to expand our effectiveness in wildfire prevention. Our Federal and State grants require us to have matching contributions from our local partners in...