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Video & transcript from the Firewise Felton Fire Revival Meeting August 16th, 2025

Video: Felton Fire Dept Revival Mtg 8/16/25

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N5YMcbgOpczgwb5FW3FNrHdW-qnFXxDA30uvULOvBp0/edit?usp=sharing

Our Mission

The Forest Lakes Neighborhood Firewise and Safety Association mission is to:

Protect the safety of our families
Preserve the value of our homes and businesses
Unite our community as an unbreakable force

Through volunteers, donations, grants and sponsorships we provide education, wildfire mitigation projects and community programs to fulfill our mission.

To support your insurance discounts, Forest Lakes residents can download our

Firewise Certificate here.

upcoming events

Note: to qualify for your Firewise discount, insurance companies may request further proof that you are a member of a Firewise Community.

Here are two documents you can use:

Our current Firewise Certificate - it says 2025 (year issued) but it covers 2026
Our NFPA approved Perimeter Map

You may also use the online map to search for your address, zoom in and print that section:

SLV Firewise Communities Map

Some California Fair Plan reps have requested a screenshot of the Firewise communities map showing your address:

Here is the California Fair Plan Insurance Discount document.

Firewise USA map screenshot

How We Work

The Forest Lakes Neighborhood Firewise and Safety Association (FLFSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This formation was necessary in order to receive grants and donations. Our team is comprised of several board members, none of whom receive any payment. We have no employees. We rely on volunteers, donations and grants to fuel our mission.

We need to use some of the funds we raise to cover our unavoidable operating expenses such as online services, accounting and insurance.

Our Projects

Thanks to a Cal Fire grant our first major project made our primary neighborhood exit route much safer by creating shaded fuel breaks and removing hazardous trees along Lakeview Drive.

If you would like to stay informed about our progress and road work schedule please subscribe to our newsletter or text alerts.

Firewise Certificate & Perimeter Map

Forest Lakes residents can get a discount on their homeowners insurance by providing proof of Firewise certification. You can download the certificate below. Some insurance companies also request the perimeter map.

DOWNLOAD CERTIFICATE

DOWNLOAD MAP

Get Involved

There are many ways to take part in the work we do at Forest Lakes Firewise. Whether you want to volunteer your time, donate resources, or simply learn more about wildfire prevention and forest health, we welcome your involvement.

VOLUNTEER

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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