A Song of Water and Fire, Part One
Lives, homes … and water. Local watersheds are another thing to worry about during a catastrophic wildfire (and the effects can be long-lasting).
A Song of Water and Fire, Part Two
Lives, homes … and water. Local watersheds are another thing to worry about during a catastrophic wildfire (and the effects can be long-lasting).
Tahoe Is On Fire
The massive “what-if” of wildfire looming over Lake Tahoe is shared in this watercolor infographic by our resident artiste, Haley Deiro.
Batten Down the Hatches for Potentially Historic Fire Season
Last year California experienced its worst fire season on record, and this June experts say the table is set for a potentially even more dangerous year to come. What are we in for?
Remembering Kindness During Crisis: My Caldor Fire Experience
With the two-year anniversary of the Caldor Fire approaching, the TRPA’s executive director remembers what it was like to live through the largest evacuation and fire in Tahoe’s history.
Wildfire Preparedness Isn’t Just About Defensible Space
Wildfire readiness isn’t just about defensible space. Review insurance, update legal documents, build emergency savings, and inventory belongings to protect your finances if disaster strikes.
Fire Insurance Market in Danger of Collapsing
A lack of affordable wildfire insurance coverage is plaguing Truckee/North Tahoe residents. For those who implement defensible space tactics on their properties, options are being explored, along with other solutions.
Local Students Create Defensible Space for Couple in Need
SWEP, Truckee Fire Protection District, and Donner Trail Elementary students join together to carry out defensible-space work for a couple in need.
Is the Alpine Meadows Fire Station Closed? A Timeline of How We Got Here
The water district in Alpine Meadows last year terminated its contract with North Tahoe Fire to operate the fire station in the valley. Read more to find out why, and the future of fire protection in Alpine Meadows.
Home Hardening and Smart Home Automation
Automation can be a useful tool when it comes to hardening your home against wildfire.