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CAL FIRE Hazard Severity Maps for Local Responsibility Area (LRA) - Released 2025
Updated: Hazard Severity Maps for Local Responsibility Area, Additional Information and Resource Links Below

CA Gov Code Sections 51175-51189 require local governments to designate fire hazard severity zones within the LRA by ordinance. The zones must be adopted within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal. The Solano County Department of Resource Management, Building and Safety Services Division posted a link to the new Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for Local Responsibility Areas as required. Click here to see the posting. 

Map Resources
Click here for the map viewer.
Click here to view information and FAQs on fire hazard severity zones in local responsibility areas. 
Click here to watch a You Tube video from CAL FIRE regarding the fire hazard severity zone rollout.

Insurance Resources
Click here to read a consumer alert issued by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. 
Click here to read a fact sheet regarding insurance and fire hazard severity zone maps, issued by Commissioner Richard Lara. 
Click here to watch a presentation on "The Challenges of Rural Homeowners Insurance with CA Department of Insurance." This presentation was given at the Yolo County Resource Conservation District meeting on March 12, 2025 in Winters, CA.
Click here to visit the United Policyholders website.
Click here to visit the California Fair Plan website.

Other Resources
Review the "Fire Ready" page for additional resources on preparing yourself and your property for wildfires.
Click here for information on how to make your property "Safer from Wildfires." 

Solano County Ag Pass Program Information

The Ag Pass Program facilitates the safety and continuity of commercial livestock and agricultural businesses, including agricultural processors and horse stables, before and during emergencies. Click here to view program details. 


Click here to view the Living with Wildland Fires guide

Ready, Set, Go - Wildfire Preparedness Resources 
ReadyForWildfire.org
 
 

Defensible Space

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Hardening Your Home

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Fire-Resistant Landscaping

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Wildfire Action Plan

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Prepare Your Family

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Emergency Supply Kit    

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ready.gov/kit      make-a-kit-video  

Insurance Preparedness

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Insurance Commissioner on Preparing for the Next Wildfire Season

Evacuation Guide

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Pre-Evacuation Preparation Steps

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Plan for Power Outages

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Evacuation Steps

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Animal Evacuation

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What to do if Trapped

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Firewise & Fire Safe Resources

California Fire Safe Council

cafiresafecouncil.org/

NFPA Firewise USA

nfpa.org/Firewise-USA

Green Valley Fire Safe Council   

gvfsc.org/

PVAA Fire Safe Council pleasantsvalleyagricultureassociation.com/fire-safety-council

FIRESafe Marin

firesafemarin.org/

Napa Firewise

napafirewise.org/

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Evacuation & Road Closure Terminology
Terminology is consistent with California statewide standards

Evacuation Order

There is an immediate threat to life. It is a lawful order to leave now and the area is lawfully closed to public access. It is important to note that not all evacuation orders begin with an evacuation warning.

Evacuation Warning

There is a potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and/or livestock are encouraged to leave now.

Shelter in Place

Go indoors. Shut and lock your doors and windows and be prepared to self-sustain until further notice and/or you are contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.

Evacuation Orders Lifted      

This is the formal announcement lifting evacuations in an area currently under evacuation.

Hard Closure

Closed to all traffic except Fire and Law Enforcement.

Soft Closure

Closed to all traffic except Fire, Law Enforcement, and critical incident resources (i.e. utility, Caltrans, City/County Roads, or those needed to repair or restore infrastructure.)

Resident Only Closure           

Soft closure with the additional allowance of residents and local government agencies assisting with response and recovery.


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