# General **URL:** https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/c/general/24.md [Latest](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to configure your forum notifications](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/how-to-configure-your-forum-notifications/376)
**Author:** [@NRG-Firewise-Admin](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/NRG-Firewise-Admin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/how-to-configure-your-forum-notifications/376 "2022-05-20T16:33:25Z")
By default, the forum software will send all users a “digest” email once per week with up to 10 posts that you may have missed since the last time you visited, or since the last digest email, whichever happened most rece… --- ## [Fill out the NRG Firewise USA Survey!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/fill-out-the-nrg-firewise-usa-survey/92)
**Author:** [@NRG-Firewise-Admin](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/NRG-Firewise-Admin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/fill-out-the-nrg-firewise-usa-survey/92 "2024-12-24T02:41:50Z")
Homeowners and Renters: We need your help to become a Firewise USA-recognized community. All information provided is confidential; your information will only be used to create aggregate numbers for the Firewise USA reco… --- ## [About the General category](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/about-the-general-category/81)
**Author:** [@NRG-Firewise-Admin](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/NRG-Firewise-Admin)\ **Replies:** 0
This category is for general conversation that doesn’t fit into an existing category. --- ## [Welcome to the NRG Firewise Forum!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/welcome-to-the-nrg-firewise-forum/7)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/welcome-to-the-nrg-firewise-forum/7 "2021-09-11T16:05:25Z")
If you’re concerned about wildfires and confused by what you need to do to protect your homes and your family, you’re not alone. That’s why we created this forum; it’s just for the North Rodeo Gulch FireWise community. I… --- ## [Thank you for cleaning the north end of NRG!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/thank-you-for-cleaning-the-north-end-of-nrg/922)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/thank-you-for-cleaning-the-north-end-of-nrg/922 "2026-10-25T04:30:59Z")
20+ residents at the north end of NRG filled a dumpster with tires and garbage that people throw over the cliff. They do this every year. THANK YOU to this incredible hardworking team. --- ## [Egress Thresholds and Wildfire Fatalities](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/egress-thresholds-and-wildfire-fatalities/921)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/egress-thresholds-and-wildfire-fatalities/921 "2026-10-20T19:52:11Z")
Just read this excellent article “Egress Thresholds and Wildfire Fatalities” https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2535081123 --- ## [Want to get a MURS Radio? Join us this Saturday at 9:00 am!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/want-to-get-a-murs-radio-join-us-this-saturday-at-9-00-am/920)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/want-to-get-a-murs-radio-join-us-this-saturday-at-9-00-am/920 "2026-10-15T17:04:14Z")
Thanks to Eric Swenson for adding information about where to buy your MURS radios to our website: nrgfirewise.com (resources). Both Eric and Keith are available to program your radios so you can hear Central Fire, EOC, C… --- ## ["How Alerts, Apps and Radios Can Help You Survive an Emergency Evacuation"](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/how-alerts-apps-and-radios-can-help-you-survive-an-emergency-evacuation/919)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/how-alerts-apps-and-radios-can-help-you-survive-an-emergency-evacuation/919 "2026-10-10T21:21:19Z")
How Alerts, Apps and Radios Can Help You Survive an Emergency Evacuation Will you get the warning when it matters most? When wildfire threatens, staying informed can save lives. Join wildfire preparedness advocates P… --- ## [Getting ready for our Double Egress Drills on Saturday, Oct 3rd!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/getting-ready-for-our-double-egress-drills-on-saturday-oct-3rd/918)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/getting-ready-for-our-double-egress-drills-on-saturday-oct-3rd/918 "2026-09-29T00:48:52Z")
Hi NRG Firewise Community! Learn how to GET OUT if/when wildfire reaches North Rodeo Gulch and we are ordered to evacuate. Choke points along NRG Rd mean all of us trying to use this narrow, damaged road would run direc… --- ## [Want to fix our roads? Join us at the Board of Supervisors meeting Sept 29th and Oct 6th](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/want-to-fix-our-roads-join-us-at-the-board-of-supervisors-meeting-sept-29th-and-oct-6th/917)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/want-to-fix-our-roads-join-us-at-the-board-of-supervisors-meeting-sept-29th-and-oct-6th/917 "2026-09-23T20:20:08Z")
We're on a roll and need your help with our Roads Initiative! Meet me at the Board of Supervisors chambers on Tuesday, Sept 29th and Tuesday, Oct 6th at 9:00 am. They need to hear from you -- all of you! -- to see that w… --- ## [NRG Community Potluck! Meet your neighbors!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/nrg-community-potluck-meet-your-neighbors/915)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/nrg-community-potluck-meet-your-neighbors/915 "2026-09-22T00:17:41Z")
25th Annual North Rodeo Gulch Potluck When: Sunday October 18th @3:30pm Where: Ryan and Peggy’s house at 250 Goat Moth Hill What to bring: A chair, any food dish to share, your own plates, glass, utensils We will pro… --- ## [Meet with us on Saturday, Sept 19th, at 9am for a MURS radio test!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/meet-with-us-on-saturday-sept-19th-at-9am-for-a-murs-radio-test/914)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/meet-with-us-on-saturday-sept-19th-at-9am-for-a-murs-radio-test/914 "2026-09-17T20:28:07Z")
This is the time to charge your radios and communicate with your NRG Firewise community. When the power goes out, this will be our only way of getting messages about evacuation, egress routes, and more! If you don’t have… --- ## [Come drive our two egress routes on Saturday, Oct 3, 2026!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/come-drive-our-two-egress-routes-on-saturday-oct-3-2026/913)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/come-drive-our-two-egress-routes-on-saturday-oct-3-2026/913 "2026-09-16T03:20:52Z")
Learn how to GET OUT if/when wildfire reaches North Rodeo Gulch and we are ordered to evacuate. Choke points along NRG Rd mean all of us trying to use this narrow, damaged road would run directly into fire equipment and … --- ## [Renewing NRG Firewise for 2026](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/renewing-nrg-firewise-for-2026/912)
**Author:** [@CS222](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/CS222)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/renewing-nrg-firewise-for-2026/912 "2026-09-15T20:32:06Z")
To keep our Firewise recognition active (and qualify for insurance discounts), each fall we must submit data on wildfire risk reduction efforts. For 2026, here’s what we’ll need from each household (same questions as la… --- ## [SCC Roads Initiative -- What you can do!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/scc-roads-initiative-what-you-can-do/911)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/scc-roads-initiative-what-you-can-do/911 "2026-09-04T01:23:14Z")
We have launched our Santa Cruz County Roads Initiative. Check out our new website at santacruzroads.org. We’re still fine tuning the language and planning to include repairs for two-way roads that have been damaged and … --- ## [Are you tech-savvy? Need your help with the Roads Initiative!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/are-you-tech-savvy-need-your-help-with-the-roads-initiative/910)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/are-you-tech-savvy-need-your-help-with-the-roads-initiative/910 "2026-08-24T22:43:24Z")
We’re getting ready to send an important mailer about the roads initiative, and I could really use a few computer-savvy volunteers to help make it happen. We need help taking a list of names and addresses, organizing th… --- ## [New Zone 0 Policy -- first in the nation -- read how this affects you!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/new-zone-0-policy-first-in-the-nation-read-how-this-affects-you/909)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/new-zone-0-policy-first-in-the-nation-read-how-this-affects-you/909 "2026-08-21T17:54:37Z")
For those of you who have not yet seen the news about Zone 0 policy approval yesterday, below is the press release. Two key points to keep in mind: 1. While Zone 0 rules apply in the near term to new construction, for … --- ## [Homeless woman is back on Rodeo Creek!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/homeless-woman-is-back-on-rodeo-creek/908)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/homeless-woman-is-back-on-rodeo-creek/908 "2026-08-21T17:47:26Z")
Sara Winterburn sited Rene, the homeless woman who started the fire on Rodeo Creek a few years ago! Thank you to Sara for calling the Sheriff’s Dept to lodge a complaint. If you see any homeless people walking along NRG… --- ## [Next steps for our roads!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/next-steps-for-our-roads/907)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/next-steps-for-our-roads/907 "2026-08-14T23:27:12Z")
NRG Firewise Community, Thank you to everyone who joined us on August 11 to hear Supervisor Manu Koenig’s update on the state of our roads. His presentation helped clarify which roads are funded and scheduled for repair… --- ## [MURS radio test Saturday 9:00 am (Aug 15)](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-test-saturday-9-00-am-aug-15/906)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-test-saturday-9-00-am-aug-15/906 "2026-08-12T18:12:28Z")
Let’s see if you can hear others on NRG with your MURS radios! See you at 9:00 am this Saturday (Aug 15)! --- ## [Reminder! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug 11th to learn about plans for our roads!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/reminder-join-us-tomorrow-tuesday-aug-11th-to-learn-about-plans-for-our-roads/905)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/reminder-join-us-tomorrow-tuesday-aug-11th-to-learn-about-plans-for-our-roads/905 "2026-08-10T17:54:39Z")
Join us for a community meeting with Supervisor Koenig! North Rodeo Gulch - State of the Roads My office has received many emails and phone calls from the North Rodeo Gulch community about the status of road repairs. L… --- ## [Interesting info about fire insurance](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/interesting-info-about-fire-insurance/904)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/interesting-info-about-fire-insurance/904 "2026-08-06T17:04:28Z")
Yesterday, California Firewise Regional leads were provided a CA Insurance Dept presentation by one of their representatives. I’ve attached a copy of those slides. The CA Safe Home Grant program (2025) mentioned on one … --- ## [Want to create a neighborhood chipping event -- for free?](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/want-to-create-a-neighborhood-chipping-event-for-free/903)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/want-to-create-a-neighborhood-chipping-event-for-free/903 "2026-08-05T19:15:35Z")
Applications for the RCD’s Neighborhood Chipping Reimbursement Program open August 3, 2026, and will be accepted through October 31, 2026. This program encourages the creation of defensible space around homes and along … --- ## [Reminder! TONIGHT - Emergency Preparedness Communication Test](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/reminder-tonight-emergency-preparedness-communication-test/902)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/reminder-tonight-emergency-preparedness-communication-test/902 "2026-08-03T18:47:52Z")
Please join us to learn how to communicate with the EOC during an evacuation! Here’s what I sent last week: Santa Cruz County is going to practice a huge neighborhood emergency preparedness communications test. By usin… --- ## [State of our Roads! NRG! Join us for a meeting with Manu!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/state-of-our-roads-nrg-join-us-for-a-meeting-with-manu/901)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/state-of-our-roads-nrg-join-us-for-a-meeting-with-manu/901 "2026-07-31T17:41:48Z")
I know you’re concerned about our 3+ one-lane roads along NRG. If we have a wildfire and need to evacuate, many of us will not be able to escape. Roads all over Santa Cruz County continue to deteriorate and there simply … --- ## [Wanna learn how to communicate during an emergency evacuation?](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/wanna-learn-how-to-communicate-during-an-emergency-evacuation/899)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/wanna-learn-how-to-communicate-during-an-emergency-evacuation/899 "2026-07-27T20:39:05Z")
Santa Cruz County is going to practice a huge neighborhood emergency preparedness communications test. By using our MURS radios, we can give you vital information from the EOC (911 people), Central Fire, and others. We c… --- ## [MURS test and update on plans for NRG road repairs! Join us July 18 at 9:00 am!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-test-and-update-on-plans-for-nrg-road-repairs-join-us-july-18-at-9-00-am/897)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-test-and-update-on-plans-for-nrg-road-repairs-join-us-july-18-at-9-00-am/897 "2026-07-17T22:45:12Z")
Join us for a quick radio test with your MURS radios tomorrow, Saturday, July 18th at 9:00 am! We’ll give you an update on plans to fix our one-lane roads on NRG! We need your help in identifying roads that need fixing… --- ## [Please collect info about NRG Rd problems](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/please-collect-info-about-nrg-rd-problems/894)
**Author:** [@CS222](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/CS222)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/please-collect-info-about-nrg-rd-problems/894 "2026-07-08T01:59:20Z")
We are trying to get the County to focus on making NRG Rd passable in an emergency. Many of us have expressed concern about obstacles to safe passage. In a wildfire, people trying to evacuate via NRG Rd could encounter … --- ## [Want to know how MURS - Ham - EOC communicate in an emergency?](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/want-to-know-how-murs-ham-eoc-communicate-in-an-emergency/891)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/want-to-know-how-murs-ham-eoc-communicate-in-an-emergency/891 "2026-06-18T16:24:05Z")
--- ## [Read the Mercury News article: Few Exits Add to Fire Dangers!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/read-the-mercury-news-article-few-exits-add-to-fire-dangers/890)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/read-the-mercury-news-article-few-exits-add-to-fire-dangers/890 "2026-06-08T15:08:20Z")
Check out today’s Merc (June 8, 2026). NRG will be dangerous because of our 3 bottlenecks! NRG Firewise needs the following: Fix the 3 one-lane roads 2. Run egress drills so we all know how to evacuate 3.Put signs u… [Next page](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/c/general/24.md?page=1)