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2005-2009
Alpine Fire Safe Council
DEFENSIBLE SPACE
CURBSIDE CHIPPING PROGRAM
The Alpine Fire Safe Council is offering a grant funded chipping program to help you clear around your house and outbuildings. State law requires 100 feet of defensible space around your buildings to help protect firefighters and your property. Schedule a Courtesy Fire Safe Review to find out what you can do before the chipping crew arrives (Call 530-694-2791.) There is no cost to you for the review or the chipping! This year the crew can offer brush/limb clearing and removal to the curb at the rate of $95 per hour. Seniors get a 10% discount! Please include your request for this special service when you call to sign up for the chipping program (see below.)
WHEN: October 12, 2009 until finished.
WHERE: Markleeville, Woodfords, Woodfords Colony, and Hope Valley
THE RULES:
- Natural green vegetation only with limbs and brush no larger than 6” diameter, no pine needles please!
- Materials should be left on your property near the road side but clear of the road ditch or roadway.
- Materials should have “butts” facing the road, if possible.
- Materials will be chipped back onto your property either in a pile or broadcast, per your preference.
SIGN UP BY PHONE: (530) 694-2791
Please leave:
- Name
- Phone number
- Street address
- Chips in pile or chips spread out
- Request for brush clearing ($95/hr)
- (Brush clearing will be on a cash basis only!)
SIGN UP BY EMAIL: Send an email to jeffbrees@yahoo.com with the information listed above.
You will receive a call confirming your participation along with an estimated arrival time for the chipping crew.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Do I need to sign up or make an appointment?
A: You do need to sign up by calling 530-694-2791 with your name, address,
preference for where to pile or scatter the chips. Please indicate if you want to hire the crew to clear brush or limbs (see below.) You may also sign up by sending an email to jeffbrees@yahoo.com with the same information. No appointments are necessary.
Q: What is “the road?”
A: County or private roads and well maintained driveways.
Q: Will the crew haul away the chips?
A: No, they will either spread or pile them back on your property. (see next
question.)
Q: How will the crew know what to do with my chips?
A: Please include your preference when you call to sign up.
Q: Does it cost me anything for the chipping?
A: No, this is a grant-funded program courtesy of the Alpine Fire Safe Council.
Q: Does it cost me anything for brush or limb clearing and removal to the curb?
A: Yes. The crew will charge $95 per hour for this service. Seniors receive a 10% discount. This service will be on a cash basis only and requires payment at the time of service.
Q. Where will the chipping crew be working?
A. The crew will be available to work in all of the subdivisions in Markleeville,
Woodfords, Hope Valley and the Woodfords Colony.
