Residents who live in Jamul and surrounding areas are invited to attend a FREE workshop on Saturday, Sept. 14, to learn how to protect their home by creating defensible space and fire-resistant landscaping. The workshop will be held at Jamul Fire Station #36.

The event is hosted by the San Diego County Fire Authority Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – Southern Division. As part of our ongoing collaboration with local public safety agencies to enhance wildfire preparedness, we are proud to support this workshop, which is also funded by a state grant.

Event details

Time:  11:30am - 3:30pm

Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019

Location: Jamul Fire Station #36 - 14024 Peaceful Valley Ranch Road, Jamul, CA 91935

Program:

•  Presenters: CAL FIRE, San Diego Zoo Education Department, and Rancho Valhalla Nursery
•  Fire-resistant plants will be given away to those attending the Workshop (limited supply)
•  A light lunch will be served with beverages

To register for the event, visit http://sdcfacert-sdiv.com/index.html.

More information

If you can’t make it to the workshop, check out this great resource created by CAL FIRE on how to create fire-resistant landscaping.