Cal Fire will introduce a proposed update to the fire hazard severity
zone map for state responsibility lands in Calaveras County from 3 to 5
p.m. Monday, June 25, at the Cal Works building, Sequoia Room, 509 E.
St. Charles St. in San Andreas.
California law requires Cal Fire to produce maps identifying areas that
face moderate, high or very high fire hazard within property for which
the state has financial responsibility for wildland fire protection. The
maps are used to determine legal requirements affecting property owners,
including building construction standards. The maps were last updated in
the late 1980s. It is necessary to update the maps to ensure accuracy
and incorporate improved fire science and mapping techniques.
The hearings will include an overview of the process used to develop the
map. A large-format version of the map will be on display at the hearing
and at fire.ca.gov. The public will have an opportunity to submit a
public comment on the map at the hearing, and by mail or e-mail
following the hearing. Cal Fire will review and respond to all public
comments before the maps are adopted or revised by the Cal Fire director.
For more information call Steve Hollett at 754-3831 or e-mail
steve.hollett@fire.ca.gov.
