# Latest **URL:** https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Check out the Disaster Preparedness Event on \_\_\_\_\_ at the Grange](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/check-out-the-disaster-preparedness-event-on-at-the-grange/882)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/check-out-the-disaster-preparedness-event-on-at-the-grange/882 "2026-05-29T02:19:53Z")
--- ## [We Are the Champions — We Cleared the Egress Routes!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/we-are-the-champions-we-cleared-the-egress-routes/881)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/we-are-the-champions-we-cleared-the-egress-routes/881 "2026-05-25T22:04:12Z")
Our goal was to clear NRG’s two egress routes in preparation for the wildfire season. Thanks to 20 hardworking volunteers, generous donors, and neighbors with equipment and expertise, we accomplished even more than plann… --- ## [Incorrect Zelle for Susan under Donations](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/incorrect-zelle-for-susan-under-donations/880)
**Author:** [@CS222](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/CS222)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/incorrect-zelle-for-susan-under-donations/880 "2026-05-25T17:10:01Z")
Needs to be her phone number, not her email: (831) 818-6329 --- ## [Volunteer or Donate! NRG Firewise clearing day May 23, 2026](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/volunteer-or-donate-nrg-firewise-clearing-day-may-23-2026/878)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/volunteer-or-donate-nrg-firewise-clearing-day-may-23-2026/878 "2026-05-16T16:49:49Z")
Please volunteer (labor/equipment) or donate funds (hire labor/rent equipment) so we can clear egress routes for NRG Firewise evacuations! We need weedwhackers, chainsaws, and trucks! Saturday, May 23, 2026: 9:00-5:00 … --- ## [MURS radio test on Saturday, May 16th at 9:00 am](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-test-on-saturday-may-16th-at-9-00-am/877)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-test-on-saturday-may-16th-at-9-00-am/877 "2026-05-13T17:51:46Z")
Charge your MURS radios and join us to test how well you can hear from NRG Firewise. Remember, during an emergency or evacuation, we may not have power and we’ll be relying on MURS radios to communicate! Imagine 300+ ho… --- ## [Please help us clear our egress routes so we can safely evacuate during a wildfire!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/please-help-us-clear-our-egress-routes-so-we-can-safely-evacuate-during-a-wildfire/876)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/please-help-us-clear-our-egress-routes-so-we-can-safely-evacuate-during-a-wildfire/876 "2026-04-30T20:59:30Z")
Come help us limb up trees, weed whack brush, and fill ditches on dirt roads. As part of our annual egress route maintenance clearing day, you can join us by volunteering or by donating funds so we can hire day worker… --- ## [Pile burn](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/pile-burn/875)
**Author:** [@mtodd](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/mtodd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/pile-burn/875 "2026-04-21T03:43:12Z")
We will be doing a pile burn tomorrow, April 20, at 441 Ponza Ln. --- ## [Prepping for our next EOC MURS test on June 7th at 7:00 pm (Join us for our NRG MURS test on April 18, 2026](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/prepping-for-our-next-eoc-murs-test-on-june-7th-at-7-00-pm-join-us-for-our-nrg-murs-test-on-april-18-2026/874)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/prepping-for-our-next-eoc-murs-test-on-june-7th-at-7-00-pm-join-us-for-our-nrg-murs-test-on-april-18-2026/874 "2026-04-11T22:29:47Z")
We don’t have enough MURS radio users in our NRG Firewise group. The goal is to get people from each of our 17 micro communities to know how to communicate with one another so we can help one another. That’s how we’ll re… --- ## [June wildfire forecast above normal for Santa Cruz County](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/june-wildfire-forecast-above-normal-for-santa-cruz-county/873)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/june-wildfire-forecast-above-normal-for-santa-cruz-county/873 "2026-04-09T18:32:34Z")
June wildfire forecast above normal for Santa Cruz County June wildfire forecast showing Santa Cruz County, red is above normal, modified from NIFC-NICC The latest official wildfire forecast shows Sant… --- ## [Enclosed eaves](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/enclosed-eaves/872)
**Author:** [@Jkulm1](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Jkulm1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/enclosed-eaves/872 "2026-04-07T23:41:31Z")
Just curious- has anyone looked into getting their eaves enclosed (since that is one of the recommendations for fire-proofing homes/getting a discount on Calfire insurance)? Any info or recommendations would be helpful. --- ## [If you're going to do a backyard burn](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/if-youre-going-to-do-a-backyard-burn/871)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/if-youre-going-to-do-a-backyard-burn/871 "2026-03-31T22:35:20Z")
If you plan to do a backyard burn, please communicate with NRG Firewise members so we don’t panic thinking there’s a wildfire heading our way. Do the following: Text all of your nearby neighbors as a courtesy. 2. Pos… --- ## [Update on the FREE Chipping Program for 2026](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/update-on-the-free-chipping-program-for-2026/870)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/update-on-the-free-chipping-program-for-2026/870 "2026-03-25T18:17:29Z")
The RCD now has enough funds to chip all of SC County so there is no rush to sign up early. Stack your 3 piles (4’x8’x10’) and then sign up for the free chipping. You must do this BEFORE April 30, 2026. They will send ch… --- ## [MURS radio test March 21st at 9:00 am](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-test-march-21st-at-9-00-am/869)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-test-march-21st-at-9-00-am/869 "2026-03-16T20:09:29Z")
Join us for our NRG Firewise MURS test this Saturday at 9:00 am (March 21st). We really need to get more than our regular (and I appreciate all of you who join!) participants so we have an effective communication mode fo… --- ## [FAIR Plan and New Discount Policy summary](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/fair-plan-and-new-discount-policy-summary/868)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/fair-plan-and-new-discount-policy-summary/868 "2026-03-11T19:45:44Z")
Here is a summary of the new plan details: California FAIR Plan policyholders can now receive up to 16.4% off the wildfire portion of their premiums through 12 new Wildfire Hardening Discounts for policies effective Nov… --- ## [New information about the Komodo fire-retardant gels!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/new-information-about-the-komodo-fire-retardant-gels/867)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/new-information-about-the-komodo-fire-retardant-gels/867 "2026-03-09T23:30:34Z")
There is a new study about the effectiveness of fire-retardant gels (and paints) that I thought you’d like to read. Here is the link to the study: https://ibhs.org/wildfire/fire-retardant-gels/ Here is recommendation f… --- ## [Learn about the RCD's Free Chipping program on March 19th (webinar)](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/learn-about-the-rcds-free-chipping-program-on-march-19th-webinar/866)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/learn-about-the-rcds-free-chipping-program-on-march-19th-webinar/866 "2026-03-06T03:01:22Z")
Watch the RCD’s informational webinar on how to take advantage of their FREE Spring Chipping Program on March 19th at 6pm: How to Participate in the RCD Spring Chipping Program That way, you’ll be able to sign up for t… --- ## [Let's expand our MURS radio community to include everyone!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/lets-expand-our-murs-radio-community-to-include-everyone/865)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/lets-expand-our-murs-radio-community-to-include-everyone/865 "2026-02-16T19:30:10Z")
We’re learning how to communicate (via ham radios/MURS radios) with the outside community so we’re prepared to get emergency support. That means that we need more than the regular MURS radio team of about 7-10 members to… --- ## [New Backyard Burn Regulations and Tips!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/new-backyard-burn-regulations-and-tips/864)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/new-backyard-burn-regulations-and-tips/864 "2026-01-02T23:05:05Z")
NRG Firewise residents need to apply for the Central Fire and the CalFire Burn Permits if you live in the SRA. If you live in the LRA, you only need the Central Fire Permit. It’s easy to do! --- ## [Holiday MURS radio check-in on Saturday, Dec 20th at 9:00 am](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/holiday-murs-radio-check-in-on-saturday-dec-20th-at-9-00-am/863)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/holiday-murs-radio-check-in-on-saturday-dec-20th-at-9-00-am/863 "2025-12-18T04:51:03Z")
Join us for a quick check-in on Saturday, Dec 20th, at 9:00 am! --- ## [Backyard Burn Process Update](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/backyard-burn-process-update/862)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/backyard-burn-process-update/862 "2025-12-03T00:09:57Z")
Backyard Burn Process has changed! December 1stmarks the beginning of the 2025-2026 backyard burn season. NEW: CAL FIRE requires all residents in the SRA (State Responsibility Area) or under their jurisdiction to obtai… --- ## [CAL FIRE Announces Mandatory Residential Burn Permit Requirement for Residents in Unincorporated Areas of Santa Cruz County](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/cal-fire-announces-mandatory-residential-burn-permit-requirement-for-residents-in-unincorporated-areas-of-santa-cruz-county/861)
**Author:** [@CS222](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/CS222)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/cal-fire-announces-mandatory-residential-burn-permit-requirement-for-residents-in-unincorporated-areas-of-santa-cruz-county/861 "2025-11-28T05:04:53Z")
If you plan to burn vegetation piles, you’ll need a permit, even in the winter now: --- ## [Look what we did in our NRG Firewise community in 2025!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/look-what-we-did-in-our-nrg-firewise-community-in-2025/860)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/look-what-we-did-in-our-nrg-firewise-community-in-2025/860 "2025-11-20T01:22:00Z")
We received 97 surveys and we submitted our application for 2025 Firewise renewal! Here’s what we did in 2025: Vegetation removed to reduce wildfire risk: 4414 Cubic yards of vegetation hauled away 757 Cubic yards of… --- ## [Survey deadline extended!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/survey-deadline-extended/859)
**Author:** [@CS222](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/CS222)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/survey-deadline-extended/859 "2025-11-15T17:29:59Z")
Get your survey in by Sunday Nov 16. Estimates are OK! Here’s the link: Renewing our Firewise recognition each year means insurance discounts, so please participate. --- ## [Join us for our monthly MURS radio test this Saturday, Nov 15](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/join-us-for-our-monthly-murs-radio-test-this-saturday-nov-15/858)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/join-us-for-our-monthly-murs-radio-test-this-saturday-nov-15/858 "2025-11-13T00:45:12Z")
MURS radio check in this Saturday, Nov 15th at 9:00 am! --- ## [Marco Mack and Tony Akin are speaking at TEDx Nov 9th!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/marco-mack-and-tony-akin-are-speaking-at-tedx-nov-9th/857)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/marco-mack-and-tony-akin-are-speaking-at-tedx-nov-9th/857 "2025-11-03T04:55:36Z")
--- ## [Come see who you can reach with your MURS radio --this Saturday, Oct 18th at 9:00 am!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/come-see-who-you-can-reach-with-your-murs-radio-this-saturday-oct-18th-at-9-00-am/856)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/come-see-who-you-can-reach-with-your-murs-radio-this-saturday-oct-18th-at-9-00-am/856 "2025-10-14T21:31:42Z")
Join us for our monthly MURS radio checks. Pull out your MURS radios, charge them up, and let’s see who you can reach during an emergency! If you need a Radioditty MURS radio, we have 2 for just $35 each. Keith or Eric … --- ## [Get ready for our We need to renew our Firewise USA membership!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/get-ready-for-our-we-need-to-renew-our-firewise-usa-membership/854)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/get-ready-for-our-we-need-to-renew-our-firewise-usa-membership/854 "2025-09-29T18:30:52Z")
To keep NRG’s Firewise USA membership active, each fall we must submit data on fire risk reduction efforts. If we have your email address, you will receive a simple questionnaire to fill out. For 2025, here’s what we’ll… --- ## [MURS Radio Test this Saturday, Sept 20th at 9:00 am -- Possible dry lightning... be prepared!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-test-this-saturday-sept-20th-at-9-00-am-possible-dry-lightning-be-prepared/852)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/murs-radio-test-this-saturday-sept-20th-at-9-00-am-possible-dry-lightning-be-prepared/852 "2025-09-15T19:03:05Z")
Join us for our NRG Firewise MURS radio test this Saturday, Sept 20th at 9:00 am. We need to be able to communicate when we don’t have power! Clear your properties of dry “kindling” because there is a possibility of DRY… --- ## [Call the sheriff when you see homeless people on NRG!](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/call-the-sheriff-when-you-see-homeless-people-on-nrg/851)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/call-the-sheriff-when-you-see-homeless-people-on-nrg/851 "2025-09-07T18:21:14Z")
If you see homeless people walking along NRG or going into the Rodeo Creek area, call the sheriff at 831-454-7683. Tell them what you saw, the date and time, and any other information. They will go out to investigate. I… --- ## [Want to buy a Radioddity MU5 MURS radio?](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/want-to-buy-a-radioddity-mu5-murs-radio/850)
**Author:** [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/want-to-buy-a-radioddity-mu5-murs-radio/850 "2025-09-07T18:12:11Z")
Looking to buy a Radioddity MU5 MURS radio? Shaawna Spaulding has 2 hand-held radios that she purchased but never used. She is asking $35 each. Contact her at 831-239-0999. Keith or Eric can program them for you. [Previous page](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/latest.md) [Next page](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/latest.md?page=2)