Fire Hazard Severity Zone Mapping

This webinar took place on Dec. 19, 2024.

Join local government associations and the State Fire Marshal's Office for a look at the upcoming fire hazard severity zone map process starting in January 2025. Senior state officials will provide an overview of the statutory requirements for processing the fire hazard severity zone maps for the local responsibility areas and share related resources. This webinar will include a Q&A to clarify the forthcoming process.

This webinar is co-hosted by the League of California Cities, the Rural County Representatives of California, and the California State Association of Counties.

Please note: This webinar is targeted to cities and counties that received an early notification from the State Fire Marshal’s office in November 2024 regarding the local responsibility area fire hazard severity zone map adoption process.

Moderator:
Melissa Sparks-Kranz, Legislative Representative, League of California Cities

Speakers:
Chief Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CAL FIRE
Chief Frank Bigelow, Deputy Director, Community Wildfire Preparedness & Mitigation, CAL FIRE