# General **URL:** https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/c/general/24.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Urgent Alert: We Need Your Help!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/urgent-alert-we-need-your-help/814)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/urgent-alert-we-need-your-help/814 "2024-11-13T18:53:59Z")
Effective communication is crucial in emergencies. NRG Firewise wants to ensure that our community can receive important alerts and updates quickly. To achieve this we urgently need to implement a group texting program. … --- ## [Fire contained on NRG!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/fire-contained-on-nrg/811)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/fire-contained-on-nrg/811 "2024-11-06T23:57:16Z")
Fire near 2392 N Rodeo Gulch Road! Cal Fire and Central Fire are here. Will use MURS radios if we need to evacuate. Stay tuned! --- ## [PG&E may cut our power today!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/pg-e-may-cut-our-power-today/810)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/pg-e-may-cut-our-power-today/810 "2024-11-05T21:32:16Z")
Good Morning, This is our second RED FLAG WARNING of the fall. Understanding Wildfire Warnings, Watches and Behavior RED FLAG WARNING: Take Action. Be extremely careful with open flames. The NWS issues a Red Flag War… --- ## [Watch this Ember-Hardening Video!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/watch-this-ember-hardening-video/809)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/watch-this-ember-hardening-video/809 "2024-11-05T18:36:29Z")
Here is an ember hardening video produced by the University of Nevada-Reno. It points out 20 common ember vulnerabilities. I learned things that I am going to do this weekend! We’re in a RED FLAG Warning period this wee… --- ## [RED FLAG WARNING and what you need to know!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/red-flag-warning-and-what-you-need-to-know/804)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/red-flag-warning-and-what-you-need-to-know/804 "2024-10-16T20:47:04Z")
A RED Flag is a fire alert issued by the National Weather Service when warm temperatures, low humidities, and strong winds create an increased risk of fire danger. The criteria for a red flag warning vary by region, but … --- ## [Update on Firewise Renewal Application via MURS radio check!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/update-on-firewise-renewal-application-via-murs-radio-check/803)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/update-on-firewise-renewal-application-via-murs-radio-check/803 "2024-10-16T18:02:22Z")
Let’s meet at 9:00 am this Saturday for a MURS radio check and update on our Firewise Renewal Application! --- ## [2024 NRG Firewise Renewal Questions: due Nov 15, 2024](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/2024-nrg-firewise-renewal-questions-due-nov-15-2024/802)
**Author:** [@CS222](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/CS222)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/2024-nrg-firewise-renewal-questions-due-nov-15-2024/802 "2024-10-14T21:42:34Z")
If you did not receive this request and link via email, please continue: What steps did you take in 2024 to reduce wildfire risk to your property? We need to know, for our annual Firewise renewal. This questionnaire is s… --- ## [Renewing NRG Firewise for 2024](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/renewing-nrg-firewise-for-2024/801)
**Author:** [@CS222](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/CS222)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/renewing-nrg-firewise-for-2024/801 "2024-10-07T04:05:54Z")
To keep NRG’s Firewise membership active, each fall we must submit data on fire risk reduction efforts. For 2024, here’s what we’ll need from each household: VOLUME of vegetation removed\* TIME spent fireproofing any/ev… --- ## [Amigo/Felicidad/Chaminade/Santa Cruz Gardens Egress Route](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/amigo-felicidad-chaminade-santa-cruz-gardens-egress-route/800)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/amigo-felicidad-chaminade-santa-cruz-gardens-egress-route/800 "2024-10-04T20:18:31Z")
The Amigo Road Association just installed evacuation signs along Amigo and Felicidad Roads that lead out to Santa Cruz Gardens.They recently had the opportunity to use this egress route during a temporary road closure an… --- ## [Free Chipping for NRG Firewise!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/free-chipping-for-nrg-firewise/799)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/free-chipping-for-nrg-firewise/799 "2024-10-04T07:24:13Z")
This is a good opportunity to limb up your trees because the RCD has a free chipping program for Firewise communities. We are creating our piles and getting ready for the chipper. If you would like to participate in our … --- ## [Check out this event on Oct 5th at Henry Cowell!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/check-out-this-event-on-oct-5th-at-henry-cowell/798)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/check-out-this-event-on-oct-5th-at-henry-cowell/798 "2024-09-23T17:06:17Z")
--- ## [Check out Ponza Lane's new signage!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/check-out-ponza-lanes-new-signage/797)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/check-out-ponza-lanes-new-signage/797 "2024-09-20T23:36:13Z")
So thrilled that our neighbors on Ponza Lane have posted new signs for emergency evacuations. NRG Firewise has some of the best address signs, evacuation signs, and egress route signs. Our neighbors on Hidden Valley Rd … --- ## [MURS Radio Check this Saturday, Sept 21st at 9:00 am](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-check-this-saturday-sept-21st-at-9-00-am/796)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-check-this-saturday-sept-21st-at-9-00-am/796 "2024-09-19T23:58:34Z")
Join us for our monthly MURS radio test. It only takes a few minutes and it ensures that we can communicate with you! --- ## [Central Coast Good Fire Fair](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/central-coast-good-fire-fair/794)
**Author:** [@mtodd](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/mtodd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/central-coast-good-fire-fair/794 "2024-09-03T02:31:37Z")
Central Coast Good Fire Fare October 5, 2024, 10 am - 3 pm Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park ($10 parking fee required) Come learn about good fire and how local Indigenous groups, CA State Parks, CALFire, and the Centr… --- ## [Get Emergency Alert Notifications at Cruz Aware!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/get-emergency-alert-notifications-at-cruz-aware/793)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/get-emergency-alert-notifications-at-cruz-aware/793 "2024-08-30T15:55:17Z")
The best way to know what the OR3 is recommending during emergency evacuation is to get notifications on Cruz Aware. Sign up here: https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/OR3/Response/PlanandPrepare/AlertNotificationApplicat… --- ## [Everyone's talking about MURS radios and we have one of the best MURS networks in SC!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/everyones-talking-about-murs-radios-and-we-have-one-of-the-best-murs-networks-in-sc/783)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/everyones-talking-about-murs-radios-and-we-have-one-of-the-best-murs-networks-in-sc/783 "2024-08-16T21:34:07Z")
Join us tomorrow for our MURS radio check at 9:00 am. This will be the primary way we all communicate when there’s an emergency and we need to evacuate. We have an excellent network of MURS radio users up NRG and Keith … --- ## [Update on Sacramento bills to help WUI, FIREWISE](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/update-on-sacramento-bills-to-help-wui-firewise/782)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/update-on-sacramento-bills-to-help-wui-firewise/782 "2024-08-09T02:08:27Z")
Just got this from Tony Akin of Central Fire: Wanted to give everybody an update on what’s happening in Sacramento to help us out. SB 1060. The bill instructs property insurers to implement wildfire risk mitigation pla… --- ## [Check out this demo showing why we need to harden our houses!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/check-out-this-demo-showing-why-we-need-to-harden-our-houses/778)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/check-out-this-demo-showing-why-we-need-to-harden-our-houses/778 "2024-07-17T16:38:42Z")
--- ## [MURS radio test on Saturday, July 20th at 9 am](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-test-on-saturday-july-20th-at-9-am/777)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-test-on-saturday-july-20th-at-9-am/777 "2024-07-17T06:21:55Z")
Join us for a MURS radio test this Saturday, July 20th at 9:00 am. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn how to use your MURS radio to communicate with others on NRG about evacuations during an emergency. If you want to… --- ## [Activities to AVOID during fire season!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/activities-to-avoid-during-fire-season/776)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/activities-to-avoid-during-fire-season/776 "2024-07-12T23:18:21Z")
Here are some activities to avoid during extreme heatwaves and fire season: 1. Landscape work with power equipment Lawnmowers, weed trimmers and powered hedge clippers all can create sparks that can land on dry fuel a… --- ## [Understanding wildfire warnings, watches, and behavior](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/understanding-wildfire-warnings-watches-and-behavior/775)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/understanding-wildfire-warnings-watches-and-behavior/775 "2024-07-02T18:46:39Z")
Good Morning Central Fires FIREWISE communities. I just wanted to let you know the differences between a Red Flag Warning, Fire Weather Watch and Extreme Fire Behavior. RED FLAG WARNING; TAKE ACTION, Be extremely Caref… --- ## [NRG Firewise Clearing Day Success!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/nrg-firewise-clearing-day-success/774)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/nrg-firewise-clearing-day-success/774 "2024-07-02T04:52:00Z")
THANK YOU to our hardworking and dedicated volunteers who cleared 2 egress routes (Chardonnay and Amigo/Felicidad/Chaminade) and NRG on June 30th! Frank and Teresa Locatelli dug out stumps, weedwhacked all of Chardonnay… --- ## [Last call for VOLUNTEERS/DONATIONS for our NRG Firewise Community Work Day on Sunday, June 30th 10-5](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/last-call-for-volunteers-donations-for-our-nrg-firewise-community-work-day-on-sunday-june-30th-10-5/773)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/last-call-for-volunteers-donations-for-our-nrg-firewise-community-work-day-on-sunday-june-30th-10-5/773 "2024-06-24T02:14:41Z")
Please join us to clear our egress routes and install emergency evacuation signs! Let’s be prepared for wildfire by clearing brush and widening our private roads. We have 8 volunteers and need your help. If you can’t vo… --- ## [Let me know if you're joining us for NRG Firewise Work Day on June 30th from 10-5](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/let-me-know-if-youre-joining-us-for-nrg-firewise-work-day-on-june-30th-from-10-5/771)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/let-me-know-if-youre-joining-us-for-nrg-firewise-work-day-on-june-30th-from-10-5/771 "2024-06-20T03:20:04Z")
Hey NRG Firewise Micro Communities, We need to have volunteers or donations to conduct our annual community work party. Last year we had about 15 people (out 400 households) that joined us. We had fun and got to meet so… --- ## [Check out homeowners that saved their homes in Los Gatos!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/check-out-homeowners-that-saved-their-homes-in-los-gatos/769)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/check-out-homeowners-that-saved-their-homes-in-los-gatos/769 "2024-06-14T03:19:55Z")
Need a reason to clear your property of brush? Tony Akin, Central Fire, just sent me this video clip: Join us on June 30th to clear common roadways and areas to prevent wildfires on NRG! --- ## [MURS test this Saturday, June 15th at 9:00 am](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-test-this-saturday-june-15th-at-9-00-am/768)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-test-this-saturday-june-15th-at-9-00-am/768 "2024-06-13T01:43:02Z")
We’ll be conducting our monthly MURS radio test this Saturday, June 15th at 9:00 am. Pull out your radios and test them to see how far you can transmit from your homes. We have about a dozen NRG Firewise members who joi… --- ## [Help us clear NRG Firewise egress routes on Sunday, June 30th!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/help-us-clear-nrg-firewise-egress-routes-on-sunday-june-30th/766)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/help-us-clear-nrg-firewise-egress-routes-on-sunday-june-30th/766 "2024-06-11T02:18:49Z")
NRG Firewise Community Clearing Work Day! Sunday, June 30th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm We’re on our own to mitigate wildfires and we need your help. Please sign up: Volunteer to weedwhack, limb up trees, haul debris Donate… --- ## [Need help shopping for home insurance?](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/need-help-shopping-for-home-insurance/761)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/need-help-shopping-for-home-insurance/761 "2024-06-06T19:07:09Z")
United Policyholders is working hard to help California property owners stay financially protected despite unprecedented insurance availability and affordability challenges. Please join UP’s Executive Director, Amy Bach… --- ## [Write your letter to the Bd of Sups and/or attend Budget Meeting (June 4 at 9AM)](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/write-your-letter-to-the-bd-of-sups-and-or-attend-budget-meeting-june-4-at-9am/762)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/write-your-letter-to-the-bd-of-sups-and-or-attend-budget-meeting-june-4-at-9am/762 "2024-06-04T00:51:35Z")
Write your letter to the Bd of Sups and/or attend Budget Meeting (June 4 at 9AM) Last Day Budget Hearing At 1:30pm tomorrow/Tuesday the Board of Supervisors will complete our review of the budget for the coming '24-'25 … --- ## [Write Bd of Sups about our roads! We ALL NEED TO DO THIS!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/write-bd-of-sups-about-our-roads-we-all-need-to-do-this/760)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/write-bd-of-sups-about-our-roads-we-all-need-to-do-this/760 "2024-05-28T20:37:59Z")
There are ZERO DOLLARS in the budget to repair any roads in SC County! Read this and write your letters now! 5/2024 Manu Koenig letter re infrastructure transcribed by J. Kimball The County Board of Supervisors just fi… [Previous page](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/c/general/24.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/c/general/24.md?page=4)