Glenwood is a Firewise Community!
A huge thank-you to Roger Byars for leading this effort. Work Glenwood Neighbors spearheads like evacuation drills, home inspections, brush removals and organization of neighborhood lists are hard work and the foundation of keeping our neighborhood safe. We will continue to have access to Chipper Days, home evaluations and education to keep us engaged and ready.
Get a discount on your home owners insurance
With our renewed Firewise designation, you may be eligible for a homeowners insurance discount. Reach out to your insurance provider to ask whether they offer Firewise incentives.
Insurers Known to Offer Firewise Discounts:
- USAA: Known for offering both community-wide (Firewise) and individual wildfire mitigation discounts.
- Mercury Insurance: Offers discounts up to 18% for wildfire mitigation efforts, including Firewise recognition.
- CSAA Insurance Exchange (AAA): Provides community-based discounts for Firewise participants.
- Allstate: Offers property-specific discounts for measures like defensible space.
- State Farm: Provides discounts for both community and home-specific fire safety.
- Chubb & Crestbrook: Also listed as offering Firewise-related discounts.
- California FAIR Plan: Offers “home hardening” discounts, sometimes in conjunction with Firewise recognition, for basic coverage.
Provide your insurer with a copy of our certification.
What does it take to become Firewise?
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A community forms a small leadership group.
Just a few neighbors who help coordinate efforts and keep things moving. -
Wildfire risks are assessed locally.
This can be done with help from fire professionals or Firewise guidance, focusing on real conditions in the neighborhood. -
Neighbors agree on a simple action plan.
Practical steps like clearing defensible space, improving evacuation readiness, or sharing fire-safe best practices. -
The community completes at least one annual Firewise activity.
For example: a clean-up day, educational meeting, or home-hardening project. -
Time or funding is invested in wildfire safety.
Even modest volunteer time counts — it’s about participation, not big budgets. -
Certification is renewed yearly.
This keeps efforts current and encourages steady progress over time.
As we continue to build wildfire resilience together, our work as a neighborhood is as important.
More information about the Firewise program is available at the site:
https://firesafemarin.org/prepare-yourself/wildfire-insurance/