As California faces an increasing risk of wildfires, the City of Encinitas Fire Department is reaching out to communities to provide vital fire safety information and gather important feedback from residents. To support this effort, attached is a Defensible Space Flyer with guidelines and best practices for creating defensible space around homes. Additionally, the Fire […]
Just recently the state of California and the Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) started to provide updates to the maps showing fire hazard severity zones. Those maps are used by insurance companies to help them determine hazards and risks and ultimately to set homeowners insurance rates. In addition, those maps can help guide […]
Encinitas continues to improve bike safety with the completion of new “Cross-Bikes” on Encinitas Boulevard at Balour Drive and Via Cantebria, and on Manchester Avenue at Mira Costa College. These dedicated bike crossings, newly painted in a distinctive bright lime green, are designed to enhance visibility and safety for cyclists. Cross-Bikes are specifically designated for […]
Below is a comprehensive list of valuable resources related to wildfire preparedness that you should read carefully and leverage. This guide provides valuable, vetted materials, videos, and checklists to help residents take action in creating defensible space and hardening homes. By using these resources, we encourage neighbors to work together, strengthening our community’s wildfire […]
This is a reminder article about maintaining the fire sprinkler systems installed in many homes on Encinitas Ranch. Many of the homes in Encinitas Ranch come equipped with fire sprinkler systems installed by Symons Fire Protection. Residents may not know that they should periodically check and test various parts of the system to ensure that […]
Many homeowners in Encinitas Ranch have been affected by water leaks inside their homes which can cause significant damage. Homeowners should consider installing a main line water leak detection system. Most insurance companies provide a discount to their premiums if such a system is installed. Moen Flow is one of a number of excellent water […]