California just passed landmark wildfire prevention regulations focused on creating Zone Zero (an ember-resistant zone within the first 5 feet of a home or attached structure). The rules, approved by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection under Assembly Bill 3074 and executive action, target wind-borne embers, the primary driver of home ignitions […]
As we approach the fall it is very important that homeowners take appropriate actions to prepare for what could be a very wet winter due to the impending El Niño . Here is some advice to be considered. Southern California’s severe El Niño weather patterns typically bring heavy, atmospheric-river rainstorms, localized flash flooding, strong winds, […]
These days the news is filled with articles about the upcoming El Nino that is likely to impact California this fall and winter. This could create the right conditions for significant rainfall and now is a great time to take a few steps that could mitigate any damage from flooding. Most every home in Encinitas […]
Recently, the city announced the creation of a formal Fire Safe Council whose mission is to educate the residents of Encinitas and operationalize activities to promote fire prevention and preparedness. The Public Health and Safety Commission appointed Steve Cesnauskas, a former fire department captain, to lead this effort. Already, districts have been formed across the […]
The diversity of our community, including families with children of all ages, is one of Encinitas Ranch’s greatest strengths, and protecting that community means ensuring a safe environment for everyone. A recent inventory of basketball hoops throughout the neighborhood identified several concerns: some hoops are no longer in use, others are damaged, and a number […]
There have been several recent incidents reported to the HOA that involve teenagers exhibiting bad behavior and creating potentially dangerous situations. One of these incidents could have potentially resulted in a large fire in an open space. Furthermore, there continues to be reports of groups of teenagers on e-bikes or e-motorcycles scaring owners and causing […]