Fire-ey Questions Articles in MetroView

  • Where Do You Go for Wildfire Info?
    MetroView, Jan 2025: Judy shares essential resources and expert insights on staying informed during wildfires, including recommended apps, official alerts, and emergency communication tips.
  • Been Hit Yet With Odd New Insurance Queries?
    MetroView, Nov 2024: Learn why Kensington isn’t a Firewise or Fire Risk Reduction Community and how it might impact homeowners’ insurance.
  • Ready for Zone Zero Around your Home?
    MetroView, Sep. 2024: Learn how California’s new five-foot fire-free zone could impact your property and what steps you can take now to improve fire safety.
  • How Does Our Fire Department Compare to Others?
    MetroView, Jul 2024: Discover how our fire department’s ISO rating compares to others and what it means for fire safety and insurance in Kensington.
  • Are Green-and-Fire-Fuel-Lean Efforts Coming Our Way?
    MetroView, May 2024: Get answers to key community questions: When will the city trim our canyons? How fire-safe is your home? And what’s next for KFS’s Dumpathon? Find out at our June 12th presentation and learn about free home assessments.
  • Is the California “FAIR Plan” Fair?
    MetroView, Mar 2024: What does the FAIR Plan mean for Kensington homeowners? Learn about its limitations, rising costs, and how to make your home more insurable.
  • When Is the City Going to Trim Our Overgrown Canyons?
    MetroView, Jan 2024: Just who is responsible for maintaining the brush in Fairmont Canyon? When will this fire risk be mitigated?
  • Is Adding Housing Density Near Our Canyons Insane?
    MetroView, Nov 2023: Addresses concerns about adding housing density near canyon rims, discussing fire safety risks, access challenges, and the impact on local resources and insurance.
  • Are qualified home-hardening inspectors a rare breed?
    MetroView, Sept. 2023: Answers community questions about home-hardening inspections, offering resources and recommendations for finding qualified inspectors and increasing fire safety measures.
  • Eucalyptus: Garden Friend or Fire Foe?
    MetroView, July 2023: This article explores the fire safety implications of eucalyptus trees, highlighting their potential fire hazards in wild canyon areas, especially due to their shedding bark. It contrasts the risks of non-native species with the benefits of drought-tolerant native plants for fire resistance. The piece also offers practical advice on using swales to conserve moisture while reducing fire risk.
  • Coif Your Canyon to Reduce Erosion and Flammability
    MetroView, Mar 2023: This article advises homeowners in canyon areas to plant fire-resistant species like Baccharis ‘Pigeon Point’ and use swales and rain barrels to capture water, reduce erosion, and improve fire safety. It also emphasizes the importance of diversifying plants for better fire suppression and disease resistance.