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.................................................. What is my Wildfire hazard Rating? ..................................................
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About This Site In 1994, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF) identified areas within the District as being classified as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (AB 337, Bates Bill). Note: These areas may be excluded from the CDF classification following a finding supported by substantial evidence that the requirements are not necessary for effective fire protection within the area. The Fire District is hopeful that the use of current technology and modeling, CDF will accept a re-evaluation of the areas in MOFD. If so, the potential exists for the re-classification of the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone area. With the re-classification, the Fire District can proceed with the necessary ordinance adoption to formalize the designations. This will establish the locations requiring building standards for high- and very high-rated parcels. Note: The Moraga-Orinda Fire District’s (MOFD) Wildland Fire Risk Assessment provides more details and assesses fire risk at a smaller level (parcel level) than the 1994 CDF Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapping. The MOFD mapping project and risk assessment should not be confused with mapping information provided by CDF that identifies fire threat areas or other classifications provided by the State. The results of the MOFD Wildland Fire Risk Assessment will provide the basis for a Fire District wide Wildland Fire Mitigation Plan that will assist in prioritizing mitigation; that will work cooperatively with the governing agencies of the City of Orinda, Town of Moraga, Contra Costa County; and our citizens. |
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last updated Tuesday December 15, 2006 |
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