Lake County Fire Safe Council

06/05/2026

Our very own Chief Wink to speak at the Wildfire Leadership Summit!

We’re honored to welcome Mike Wink to the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit.

Mike serves as Staff Chief of Wildfire Risk Reduction with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, bringing deep experience in wildfire prevention, community risk reduction, and public safety leadership. His work helps communities better understand risk, prepare before disaster, and build safer, more resilient places to live.

Mike will join us in Sonoma as part of this year’s Summit theme: When Crisis Hits, Community Leads: Building What Comes Next, Together.

06/05/2026

Another camera in the area to help with early fire 🔥 detection!

A new AlertCalifornia camera named Soda Canyon is now live on Atlas Peak, strengthening early wildfire detection in Napa County. This AI-enabled system can quickly identify smoke and fire starts, giving CAL FIRE/Napa County Fire critical time to respond faster and more effectively.

This installation was made possible through collaboration with Circle R Ranch, AlertCalifornia, CAL FIRE, and UC San Diego - another example of partnerships making our communities safer.

Atlas Peak and the surrounding areas have seen significant fire activity in recent years, including the 2017 Atlas Fire and the 2022 Old Fire. These incidents highlighted the need for rapid detection and coordinated response, especially in remote and high-risk terrain.

With this new technology in place, firefighters gain enhanced situational awareness, improved decision-making, and the ability to stop fires while they’re still small.

Early detection saves lives, property, and resources.

05/16/2026

Possible PSPS for very limited portions of Lake county on Sunday and Monday.

7 Day Shutoff Forecast
https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/psps-updates/7day/

PSPS Outage Map
https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map/

Get notifications for your address
https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/get-psps-alerts/

05/12/2026

So grateful for everyone doing so much to tackle issues here in Lake County, and for bringing attention to the work being done, and the work that still needs to be done!

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

APPLY FOR FREE INSTALLATION

Stay Safe and Comfortable During Extreme Heat

Through our SolarCHILL program, eligible households in Lake County can receive a solar-powered, battery-backed heating and cooling system installed directly in their home at no cost. These systems are designed to keep your home comfortable during extreme heat and continue operating even during power outages—helping you and your family stay safe when it matters most.

This program prioritizes low-income, heat-vulnerable residents, including seniors, individuals with health conditions, and households without reliable access to cooling. Selected participants will receive a full system installation, along with guidance on how to use and maintain it.

By applying, you are not only improving your home’s safety and comfort—you are also participating in a community-driven effort to build long-term climate resilience and reduce energy costs.

Why This Program Matters

Many homes in Lake County lack adequate cooling, putting residents at risk during extreme heat events. This program addresses that gap by delivering reliable, clean-energy cooling solutions directly to those who need them most, improving health, safety, and overall quality of life.

To see if your household qualifies follow the click below or scan the QR code on the flyer:

https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=0ff7bc53-de9b-4ba2-b75c-11529de75c4f

04/28/2026

04/15/2026

A huge thank you to the NCO Home Hardening Program and all of the partners who have been hard at this for the past few years!! Your work is making a huge difference in the community and will hopefully continue to do so for years to come!!

04/13/2026

03/10/2026