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Vegetation Programs (VHFHSZ)

Wildfire threats to homes and communities built in or near wildfire prone areas will always pose a threat. Fire, by nature, is an unpredictable and often uncontrollable force but with community wide preparation, we as individuals have the ability to take measures/actions to reduce the vulnerability from wildfires through education, engineering, and enforcement.

A recent Wildfire Assessment Report was conducted and continuing efforts and improvements are being made to help reduce the fire risk.

Residents can influence fire behavior by thinning trees and shrubs, pruning lower branches, removing debris, removing highly flammable vegetation that is close in proximity to the home and maintaining clearances all year round. Breaking the continuity of vegetation fuel will help reduce chances of spread and survivability to structures. Fires don’t occur seasonally… it can happen anytime.

The following programs listed below are in place to help reduce a large scale fire from occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone areas.

If you have questions, concerns, or inquiries please contact: 

VEGETATION PROGRAM OFFICIALS

Are you Ready, Set, Go?

Are you Ready, Set, Go?

Catastrophic brush fires are occurring at an increasing rate not only in California but across the country.  The many hillside communities within Los Angeles are under continuous threat of a devastating wildfire. As this risk increases, it is important to protect yourself and your family by planning, preparing, and staying aware. The "Ready, Set, Go!" program is designed to walk you through the st
Brush Clearance Program

Brush Clearance Program

The Beverly Hills Fire Department has researched and developed a Vegetation Clearance Program which is focused on improving your safety, improving Firefighter safety, and increasing your home's ability to withstand a major wildfire in your area. 
Fuel Modification

Fuel Modification

Fuel Modification is a strip of land between an improved property and wildlands, where combustible vegetation has been removed, thinned, or modified and may be partially or totally replaced with approved drought-tolerant, fire-resistant, and/or irrigated plants to provide an acceptable level of risk from vegetation fires.
Home Ignition Zone

Home Ignition Zone

Buildings and their immediate surroundings determine the risk of ignition during a wildfire. Reduce the fuels in your Home Ignition Zone.
Public Tree Program

Public Tree Program

As of March 30th, The City of Beverly Hills is currently taking measures to provide a 30-foot defensible space from identified flammable public trees to structures located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone area. These areas within the City of Beverly Hills have been identified of having a high wildfire hazard or risk by the state (Cal Fire).
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  • 455 North Rexford Dr
    Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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  • (310) 285-1000
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  • Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
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