New to the Area?

New to Grizzly Flats and Somerset area? Be fire safe!

Here are some Do's and Don't's for living in the area:

There is a NO BURN SEASON! In 2022, it began May 23 and typically extends to November 1 or beyond.

Before you can burn yard waste:
- Apply for a burn permit at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov.
- If your pile is larger than 4’ x 4’, you also need to apply at https://www.edcgov.us/Government/AirQualityManagement/burn-permit-application.

Always call 530-621-5897 to find out if it’s a permissive burn day (okay to burn).

When cleaning up yard debris, first focus on 5’ surrounding your home. There should be no combustible material whatsoever in this zone. Remove any decorative bark/mulch and replace it with decorative rock/pebbles.

No trash burning! For regular trash pickup or dump information, go to https://www.eldoradodisposal.com.

Sign up for emergency alerts from El Dorado County at https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/login.action?pa=edcgov&fbclid=IwAR2ktC0mgy7_8Dkg3VprqOpedaoTILevDY0vbRV0emjX09dF5A1ADZKMmnk.

Have a go bag prepared. Check out https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-set/emergency-supply-kit/ for suggestions. Don’t forget to plan for pets. Plan on leaving when receiving an evacuation WARNING. DO NOT WAIT until the evacuation ORDER is given!

Website Accessibility Policy

Grizzly Flats Fire Safe Council is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Grizzly Flats Fire Safe Council has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 530-919-4647

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Grizzly Flats Fire Safe Council has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Grizzly Flats Fire Safe Council regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 530-919-4647.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.