Firewise USA® is a framework that helps neighbors to work together on defensible space, home hardening, evacuation planning and more. Read the full description or watch this video from Santa Barbara. 

Firewise certification might qualify you for a discount on your homeowner’s insurance. Check with your insurance company. 

Most of our neighbors in Day Valley are already Firewise certified. You can view all the Firewise communities in Santa Cruz county here. 

Check this website for monthly newsletters that announce events, certification steps, annual re-certification, and important emergency info for our community. The first, September 2026, newsletter covers the steps we need to take to become certified.