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Tuesday, January 14, 2025Building Professionals: Addressing Wildfire Risk Starts with Actionable Solutions
Recent events highlight the profound challenges wildfires pose to the safety and resilience of our communities. They also underscore a vital truth: meaningful actions can reduce risks and protect homes and neighborhoods. In Marin County, significant strides have been made to tackle wildfire risk by listening to experts and implementing proven strategies. Leaders like Jack Cohen and Stephen Pyne, featured in a recent LA Times article, remind us that wildfire disasters are not inevitable. By addressing
Wednesday, January 08, 2025Safety & Training Short: Conducting an Effective Investigation
Objective: To identify typical phases of incident investigations for those who conduct them The goal of an accurate and thorough incident investigation is not to place blame, but to determine the true cause of the incident and make changes that reduce the chances of similar incidents occurring in the future. Make sure your investigation includes each of the phases below to assure that your team has every opportunity to uncover all root causes.Click here to download the complete training short in
Thursday, December 19, 2024Windows 10 End of Life: Plan Ahead and Save on 2024 Expenses
Windows 10 End of Life: Plan Ahead and Save on 2024 Expenses Did you know that Windows 10 reaches end of life in October 2025? This means any devices still running Windows 10 will become a security risk to your network once Microsoft stops support. If you’ve been holding off on upgrades or replacements, this might be the perfect time to act, especially if you’re looking for smart ways to allocate 2024 expenses. We can help evaluate your current devices and assist with upgrading or replacing them to keep
Sunday, December 15, 2024End-of-Year Computer Security Checklist: Secure Your Digital Future in 2025
Plan for 2025 with confidence! Protect your digital future with our end-of-year cybersecurity checklist. Access the Checklist here: End-of-Year Computer Security Checklist: Secure Your Digital Future in 2025
Monday, November 18, 2024Applications OPEN: Fire Safe Vendor List!
We are thrilled to announce that you can now apply to be included in the California Fire Safe Council’s first-annual Fire Safe Vendor List! This free publication launching in early 2025, will list businesses throughout California working in the fields of fire safety, prevention, and/or mitigation. By connecting local Fire Safe Councils, wildfire resilience organizations, and homeowners alike with qualified vendors, the Fire Safe Vendor List is streamlining the process of sourcing products and services
Wednesday, November 13, 2024Home Hardening in Action
When wildfire swept through Camarillo, California, Steven Snyder’s fire-hardened home emerged unscathed amid widespread destruction in his neighborhood. By choosing to build with fire-resistant materials—Class A roofing, fireproof siding, ember-resistant vents, and a fully cleared defensible space—Snyder’s home stood resilient against the flames. His story underscores the critical role of wildfire-ready construction as California’s seasons grow more intense, especially in high-risk areas like Marin
Wednesday, August 07, 2024The Future of Home Insurance May Rely on Fire Smart Building
Earlier in July 2024, the New York Times published an article highlighting the collaboration of researchers at the Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and insurance agencies, who are grappling with escalating losses due to the magnitude of wildfires across the West. The research emphasizes the role of a home's design features to withstand wildfire by focusing on key areas of home ignition risk: near-home landscaping, and the building’s materials and design often referred to as home