Wildfire Safety

Through your annual dues Kelseyville Riviera Community Association has been fortunate to provide residents with complimentary brush chipping! KRCA’s Chipping Program is scheduled for the week of April 21. This program is a critical part of keeping YOUR property, your neighborhood, and our entire community safe in the event of a wildfire. The program is available on a first-come-first-served basis, and 20 minutes of chipping is FREE! Sign-up right away, and prepare your material to be chipped according to the instructions provided with the KRCA Chipping Request Form.

Wildfire is a threat to our daily lives and we have had several devastating fires in and around the KRCA and Lake County, California. We have a responsibility to prevent fire from spreading throughout our community. When you purchased property in the KRCA, in your closing documents you signed acknowledgement of belonging to the Clear Lake Rivera Community Association DBA the "Kelseyville Riviera Community Association." You have entered a covenant and a legal contract to maintain your property(ies). The KRCA has invested in three solar powered sirens. These sirens are tested the first Monday of every month at 11:00 a.m. Please let us know if you can hear them. The purpose of the Emergency Warning System (EWS) is to provide a redundant warning system for residents and visitors in the KRCA of potential or emergent hazards that threaten life and property. The EWS is designed to work in coordination with existing emergency notification systems and processes. This is an investment of the KRCA member benefits that doesn't seem to get the honorable mention it deserves when you think about member benefits.

What can I do?

Clean all dead vegetation from your existing plants, trees, and shrubs. Cut all tree limbs that are less than 10 feet from your roof. Remove hazardous plants like Italian Cypress, Rosemary, Manzanita, Juniper bushes, and pine trees. Leave a defensible space of at least five feet around the perimeter of your home.

Keep gutters free of materials, and install gutter guards. Install fire resistant vents around your home. Remove wood fencing and/or wood gates and replace them with metal. Do NOT store wood piles or flammable materials under your deck.

If you have questions or concerns, please call our Fire Safety Coordinator at 707-277-7281 or email him at firesafety@krca.biz

Deadline to register: April 11, 2025