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Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Current state law requires the State Fire Marshal to classify lands within State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) into Fire Hazard Severity Zones and mandates local agencies to designate, by ordinance, the areas classified as moderate, high and very high fire hazard severity zones within 120 days of receiving the recommendations from the State Fire Marshal. The SRA maps became effective on April 1, 2024, and were adopted by El Dorado County in May 2025. The proposed LRA classifications for the unincorporated areas of El Dorado County are anticipated to be adopted and become effective in June 2025.
Submit Comments
In accordance with California Government Code§ 51178.5, the public may provide comments regarding the proposed LRA Fire Hazard Severity Zones. To submit your comments, please select from the options below.
Unincorporated Areas of El Dorado County
To submit your comments for LRA areas within Unincorporated El Dorado County, please email:
wildfireready@edcgov.us
City of Placerville
To submit your comments for LRA areas within City of Placerville, please visit:
City of Placerville
City of South Lake Tahoe
To submit your comments for LRA areas within City of South Lake Tahoe, please visit:
City of South Lake Tahoe
Wildfire Preparation Tool Kit
OWPR has prepared a tool kit for use by local fire districts, fire safe councils, and community members to help prepare their communities for wildfire.
Download your copy here(PDF, 1MB)
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