Free Wildfire Safety Help for Shasta County Residents | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Shasta County’s new Defensible Space Readiness Program is here to help property owners—especially low-income, elderly, disabled, or veteran residents—who’ve been cited for unsafe brush around their homes. Trained crews will clear vegetation for free if you’re facing financial or physical barriers. This goes hand-in-hand with a new wildfire safety ordinance designed to protect lives and aid emergency response. Funding is limited and first-come, first-served, based on 2026 median income. If you’re in unincorporated Shasta County and got a notice—or want to check eligibility—visit their site or…